JAN  15   1976 


BV    26    .S37    1858 

A  Service-book  for  public 
worship 


S  E  RVI  C  E-B  O  O  K 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP 


PREPARED    ESPECIALLY   FOR  USE   IN   THE    CHAPEL   OF   IIAllVAKD 
UNIVERSITY. 


CAMBRIDGE: 
JOHN      B  A  R  T  L  E  T  T 

18  5  8. 


CAMBRIDGE: 

METCALF  AND    COMPANY,  PRINTERS  TO   THE  DNIVEESITV. 


PREFACE. 


The  object  of  this  Service-Book  is  to  make  our 
public  worship  more  interesting,  more  reverential, 
more  various,  more  congregational,  and  more  effect- 
ual in  promoting  the  sacred  purposes  for  which  the 
worship  is  offered. 

It  is  believed  that  the  designed  manner  of  using 
it  will  be  understood,  on  a  little  attention  to  the 
contents,  without  explanation.  Though  the  circum- 
stances have  required  a  considerable  deviation  from 
the  "  Book  of  Common  Prayer,"  that  is  recognized 
as  the  most  comi)lete  body  of  liturgical  exercises  in 
our  language.  No  entire  service,  for  a  day  or  season 
of  devotion,  is  found  arranged  in  order.  That  ar- 
rangement is  left  to  the  liberty  and  choice  of  the 
minister  or  the  congregation.  By  way  of  suggestion, 
an  "  Order"  is  given  on  the  page  next  after  the  table 
of  Contents. 

The  passages  intended  to  be  given  as  responses  to 
the  minister,  by  the  congregation,  or  by  the  choir, 
or  by  both  together,  as  may  be  found  expedient  in 


IV  TREFACE. 

clifFereiit  cases,  —  including  always  the  Amen,  —  are 
printed  in  italics. 

In  the  lessons  from  the  Holy  Scriptures,  the  pas- 
sages and  sentences  arc  not  always  presented  entire, 
as  they  occur  in  the  Bible.  It  has  only  been  en- 
deavored to  offer  services  in  Scriptural  language,  with 
no  such  alterations  or  omissions  as  would  materially 
affect  the  original  meaning. 

For  convenience,  the  term  "  Prophecies "  is  used 
in  an  extended  but  not  unauthorized  sense,  and  is 
applied  to  any  parts  of  Scripture  which  convey 
"praise  or  religious  instruction  in  an  elevated  form 
of  expression." 

Cambridge,  October,  1858. 


CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

SEXTEXCES    OF   INTRODUCTION 1 

EXHORTATION    AND    CONFESSION 6 

GENERAL   CONFESSION 7 

THE    COM3IAND3IENTS 8 

BEATITUDES 10 

SERVICES   FOR    THE    CHRISTIAN    YEAR 11 

FEASTS    OF   THE    CHURCH    • 244 

MOVABLE   FEASTS         245 

FASTS   OF   THE    CHURCH 245 

COLLECTS   FOR  SPECIAL   DATS 246 

SERVICE   FOR    CHRISTMAS 253 

SERVICE   FOR    CHRISTMAS   EVE 255 

SERVICE    FOR   A   DAY    OP   THANKSGIVING 257 

SERVICE    FOR   A   DAY   OP   FASTING 260 

SERVICE   FOR   A   NATIONAL  ANNIVERSARY 265 

SERVICE    FOR    THE    COMMUNION    OF    THE   LORD'S    SUPPER            .  266 

SERVICE    FOR   BAPTISM 274 

COVENANT    OF   THE    CHURCH   IN   HARVARD    UNIVERSITY               .  277 

THE    apostles'    CREED 278 

TE   DEUM 279 

LITANY 281 

SCRIPTURAL   LITANIES         ........  285 

SPECIAL    PRATERS 296 

SENTENCES   OF   BENEDICTION     . 304 


A    REGULAR    ORDER. 


1.  Introductory  Sentences. 

Congregation  sit. 

2.  The    "  Exhortation    and     Confession,"      or     the 

"  General  Confession." 

Congregation  sit,  bowing  the  head,  or  kneel. 

3.  The  Lord's  Prayer. 

Congregation  sit,  bowing  tlie  liead,  or  kneel. 

4.  A  Chant  or  Anthem. 

Congregation  stand. 

5.  The  Beatitudes,  or  Commandments.     (At  discretion.) 

Congregation  sit. 

G.  Collect  and  Prophecies  for  the  Day. 

Congregation  sit. 

7.  Hymn. 

In  singing.  Congregation  stand. 

8.  Prayer,  by  the  Minister,  or  Selected. 

Congregation  sit,  bowing  the  liead,  or  kneel. 

!l.  Reading  from  the  New  Testament,  or  from 
ONE  of  the  Historical  Books  of  the  Old  Tes- 
tament. 

Congregation  sit. 


Vlll  A   REGULAR    ORDER. 

10.  Hymn. 

lu  singing,  Congregation  stand. 

11.  Litany,  or  Special  Prayers,  or  both. 

Congregation  sit,  bowing  the  liead,  or  kneel. 

12.  Psalms  for  the  Day. 

Congregation  sit. 

13.  "Te  Deum,"  or  Anthem,  or  Chant. 

Congregation  stand. 

14.  Benediction. 

Congregation  stand. 


*^*  If  a  Sermon  is  included  in  this  service,  it  may  be  inserted  after  13, 
when  5,  9,  and  10  should  be  omitted,  and  a  Chant  or  Hymn  be  sung  after 
the  Sermon. 

*^*  Services  for  Special  Days  and  Ordinances  may  be  substituted,  or  in- 
troduced, at  discretion. 

*^*  It  is  recommended  that  the  hymns  be  sung  by  the  Congregation. 
Also,  that  the  minister  generally  name  the  Day,  and  the  page  where  each 
part  of  the  service  occurs. 

*^*  Could  a  general  rule  for  postures  be  followed,  a  proper  correspond- 
ence between  the  attitude  and  the  act  would  seem  to  require  the  worshippers 
to  stand  in  ijraise  or  singing,  to  sit  in  instruction  or  reading,  and  to  hneel  or 
bow  in  confession  and  prayer. 


SENTENCES    OF    INTRODUCTION. 


The  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when  the  true  worshippers  shall 
worship  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth ;  for  the  Father  seeketh 
such  to  worship  him.  God  is  a  spirit,  and  they  that  worship  him 
must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple  :  let  all  the  earth  keep  silence 
before  him. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wickedness  that  he 
hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall 
save  his  soul  alive. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me, 
for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of  heart ;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your 
souls. 

Again  I  say  unto  you,  that  if  two  of  you  shall  agree  on  earth,  as 
touching  any  thing  that  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done  for  them  of 
my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  my  name,  there 
am  I  in  the  midst  of  them. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found  ;  call  ye  upon  him 
while  he  is  near. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous  man  his 
thoughts :  and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mer- 
cy upon  him;  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abundantly  pardon. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me.  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  heaven,  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness  : 
fur  they  shall  be  filled. 
1 


2  SENTENCES    OF    INTRODUCTION. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart:  for  they  shall  see  God. 

Likewise  I  say  unto  you,  There  is  joy  in  the  presence  of  the  an- 
gels of  God  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth. 

The  Lord  is  good  unto  them  that  wait  for  him;  to  the  soul  that 
seeketh  him. 

It  is  good  that  a  man  should  both  hope  and  quietly  wait  for  the 
salvation  of  the  Lord. 

This  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  Thee  the  only  true 
God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom  thou  hast  sent. 

Jesus  said,  I  am  the  bread  of  life:  he  that  cometh  to  me  shall 
never  hunger ;  and  he  that  believeth  on  me  shall  never  thirst. 

Labor  not  for  the  meat  which  perisheth,  but  for  that  meat  which 
endureth  unto  everlasting  life,  which  the  Son  of  Man  shall  give  unto 
you :  for  him  hath  God  the  Father  sealed. 

As  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead  and  quickeneth  them,  even  so 
the  Son  quickeneth  whom  he  will. 

Hear  what  Christ  the  Lord  said :  He  that  heareth  my  word  and 
believeth  on  Him  that  sent  me  hath  everlasting  life,  and  shall  not 
come  into  condemnation ;  but  is  passed  from  death  unto  life. 

My  brethren,  have  not  the  faith  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the 
Lord  of  glory,  with  respect  of  persons.  For  if  there  come  unto 
your  assembly  a  man  with  a  gold  ring,  in  goodly  apparel;  and  there 
come  in  also  a  poor  man  in  vile  raiment ;  and  ye  have  respect  to  him 
that  weareth  the  gay  clothing,  and  say  tinto  him.  Sit  thou  here  in  a 
good  place  ;  and  say  to  the  poor,  Stand  thou  there,  or  sit  here  under 
my  footstool :  are  ye  not  then  partial  in  yourselves,  and  are  become 
judges  of  evil  thoughts? 

The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound 
thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh  or  whither  it  goeth  :  so 
is  every  one  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 

Thus  sailh  the  Lord,  Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock:  if 
any  man  hear  my  voice,  and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  to  him. 

If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  that  giveth  to  all 
men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not,  and  it  shall  be  given  him.  But 
let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering.  For  he  that  wavereth  is  like 
a  wave  of  the  sea  driven  of  the  wind  and  tossed. 

Verily  I  say  unto  you,  that  in  this  place  is  one  greater  than  the 
temple.  Know  ye  not  that  ye  are  the  temple  of  God,  and  that  the 
Spirit  of  God  dvvelleth  in  you? 


SENTENCES    OF    INTRODUCTION.  6 

Stand  in  the  gate  of  the  Lord's  house,  and  proclaim  there  this 
word,  and  say.  Hear  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  that  enter  in 
at  these  gates  to  worship  the  Lord.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
Amend  your  ways  and  your  doings,  and  1  will  cause  you  to  dwell 
in  this  place.  Obey  my  voice,  and  I  will  be  your  God,  and  ye  shall 
be  my  people. 

The  Lord  reigneth ;  let  the  earth  rejoice  !  Righteousness  and 
judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne.  Enter  into  his  gates 
with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his  courts  with  praise.  Be  thankful 
unto  him  and  bless  his  name. 

For  ye  are  not  come  unto  the  mount  that  might  be  touched,  and 
that  burned  with  fire,  nor  unto  blackness,  and  darkness,  and  tempest, 
but  ye  are  come  unto  Mount  Sion,  and  unto  the  city  of  the  living 
God,  the  heavenly  Jerusalem,  and  to  an  innumerable  company  of 
angels,  to  the  general  assembly  and  church  of  the  first-born,  which 
are  written  in  heaven,  and  to  God  the  Judge  of  all,  and  to  the  spirits 
of  just  men  made  perfect,  and  to  Jesus  the  mediator  of  the  new 
covenant,  and  to  the  blood  of  sprinkling,  that  speaketh  better  things 
than  that  of  Abel.     See  that  ye  refuse  not  him  that  speaketh. 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.  If  ye  then  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek 
those  things  which  are  above,  where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  right  hand 
of  God. 

Now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first  fruits  of 
them  that  slept.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all 
be  made  alive.  Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

For  we  have  not  an  high-priest  which  cannot  be  touched  with  the 
feeling  of  our  infirmities :  but  was  in  all  points  tempted  like  as  we 
are,  yet  without  sin.  Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne 
of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time 
of  need. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses,  though 
we  have  rebelled  against  him  ;  neither  have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his  laws  which  he  set  before  us. 

Repent  ye,  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of  the  same,  the 
Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

Let  our  prayers  be  set  forth  in  his  sight  as  incense;  and  the  lift- 
ing up  of  our  hands  as  an  evening  sacrifice. 


4  SENTENCES    OF    INTRODUCTION. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find;  knock, 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you. 

Even  the  youths  shall  faint  and  be  weary,  and  the  young  men 
shall  utterly  all ;  but  they  that  wait  on  the  Lord  shall  renew  their 
strength,  they  shall  mount  up  with  wings  as  eagles,  they  shall  run 
and  not  be  weary,  they  shall  walk  and  not  faint. 

Let  us  search  and  try  our  ways,  and  turn  again  to  the  Lord. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord 
your  God:  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of 
great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the  evil. 

Wherewith  shall  I  come  before  the  Lord,  and  bow  myself  before 
the  High  God  ?  He  haih  showed  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good ;  and 
what  doth  the  Lord  require  of  thee  but  to  do  justly,  and  love  mercy, 
and  walk  humbly  with  thy  God? 

If  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  remember  that  thy 
brother  hath  aught  against  thee,  leave  there  thy  gift  upon  the  altar, 
and  go  thy  way;  first  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come 
and  oflfer  thy  gift. 

The  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and  drink,  but  righteousness, 
and  peace,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Take  heed,  brethren,  lest  there  be  in  any  of  you  an  evil  heart  of 
unbelief  in  departing  from  the  living  God. 

Wherefore  lift  up  the  hands  which  hang  down,  and  the  feeble 
knees;  following  peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness,  without  which 
no  man  shall  see  the  Lord. 

And  be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only  deceiving 
your  own  selves. 

O,  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down,  and  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker.  For  he  is  our  God,  and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 


Min.     The  Lord  be  with  you  ! 

Cong.     And  with  thy  spirit .' 

Min.     Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Cong.     Wc  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 


EXHORTATION    AND    CONFESSION. 


EXHORTATION   AND   CONFESSION.* 


Deakly  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth  us  in  sundry 
places  to  acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
and  that  we  should  not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of 
Almighty  God  our  Heavenly  Father ;  but  confess  them  with  an 
humble,  lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to  the  end  that  we  may 
obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy. 
And  although  we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our 
sins  before  God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when  we  assemble 
and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for  the  great  benefits  we  have 
received  at  his  hands,  to  set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear 
his  most  holy  word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requisite  and 
necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore  I  pray  and 
beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  present,  to  accompany  me,  with  a 
pure  heart  and  humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace, 
saying  with  me, — 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  We  have  erred  and  strayed 
from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  followed  too  much  the 
devices  and  desires  of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against 
thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things  which  we  ought 
to  have  done  ;  And  we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not 
to  have  done.  But  thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  O  God,  who  confess  their  faults. 
Restore  thou  those  who  are  penitent,  according  to  thy  promises  de- 
clared unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  that  we  may  hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous, 
and  sober  life;  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy  name.     Amen. 

*  The  Confession  to  be  said  by  the  minister  and  congregation  together. 


GENERAL    CONFESSION. 


GENERAL    CONFESSION. 


With  a  true  heart  and  sincere  repentance,  let  us  make  humble 
confession  of  our  unworthiness:  — 

If  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves  and  the  truth  is 
not  in  us ; 

If  toe  confess  our  sins,  God  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  Father,  and  say  unto  him,  Father,  I 
have  sinned  against  Heaven,  and  in  thy  sight,  and  am  no  more 
worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 

For  the  good  that  I  would,  I  do  not;  but  the  evil  ichich  I  icould 
not,  that  I  do. 

God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  arid  reneio  a  right  spirit  ivith- 
in  me. 

Lord,  if  thou  \*ilt,  thou  canst  make  me  clean. 

Speak  the  word  only,  and  thy  servant  shall  be  healed. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  O  Lord  ! 

For  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins !  and  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities  !  The 
sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit. 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  spirit,  O  God,  thou  ivilt  not  despise. 

THE   LORD'S   PRAYER. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 
As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory.  For  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 


THE    COMMANDMENTS. 


THE    COMMANDMENTS. 


Thou  shall  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any  like- 
ness of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth 
beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth:  thou  shalt  not 
bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them  :  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God 
am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  chil- 
dren, unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me ;  and 
showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me  and  keep 
my  commandments. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain  :  for 
the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

Remember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou 
labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  ;  but  the  seventh  is  the  Sabbath  of  the 
Lord  thy  God  :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son, 
nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy 
cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates  :  for  in  six  days  the 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and 
rested  the  seventh  day :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath 
day,  and  hallowed  it. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that  thy  days  may  be  lung  upon 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou  shalt  not  covet 
thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  his  maid-servant,  nor 
his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 


THE    COMMANDMENTS.  9 

Hear  also  what  our  Saviour  Christ  saith  :  — 

The  first  of  all  the  commandments  is,  Hear,  0  Israel !  The  Lord 
our  God  is  one  Lord  :  and  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with 
all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with 
all  thy  strength. 

This  is  the  first  commandment.  And  the  second  is  like,  namely, 
this: 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

There  is  none  other  commandment  greater  than  these. 

0  Lord,  Open  thou  our  eyes! 

And  we  shall  behold  wondrous  things  out  of  thy  law  ! 
0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  ! 

And  lorite  all  these  thy  commandments,  we  beseech  thee,  in  our 
hearts . 


10  BEATITUDES. 


BEATITUDES. 


Jesus  opened  his  mouth  and  taught  them,  saying  :  — 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit ; 

For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  Heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  ; 

For  they  shall  be  comforted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek  ; 

For  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness  ; 

For  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful  ; 

For  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart ; 

For  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers  ; 

For  they  shall  be  called  the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness'  sake  ; 

For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  Heaven. 

Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you,  and 
shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake  ; 

Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad  :  for  great  is  your  reward  in 
Heaven  :  for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which  were  before  you. 

0  Lord,  touch  our  hearts. 

That  toe  may  know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  Heaven  ! 


SERVICES   FOR  THE   CPIRISTIAN   YEAR. 


FIRST   SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  tliat  we  may  cast  away 
the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the  armor  of 
light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in  which  thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  came  to  visit  us  in  great  humility ;  that  in  the 
last  day,  when  he  shall  come  again  in  his  glorious  majesty, 
to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life 
immortal,  through  him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
evermore.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ISAIAH. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days,  that  the  mountain 
of  the  Lord's  house  shall  be  established  in  the  top  of  the 
mountains,  and  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills ;  and  all 
nations  shall  flow  unto  it. 

And  many  peojple  shall  go  and  say,  Gome  ye,  and  let  us  go 
up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  to  the  house  of  God ;  and  he 
tvill  teach  us  of  his  ivays,  and  ive  ivill  loalk  in  his  paths :  for 
out  of  Zion  shall  go  forth  the  laiv,  and  the  word  of  the  Lord 
from  Jerusalem. 

And  he  shall  judge  among  the  nations,  and  shall  rebuke 
many  people,  and  they  shall  beat  their  swords  into  plough- 
shares, and  their  spears  into  pruning-hooks :  nation  shall  not 


12  FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    ADVENT. 

lift  up  sword  against  nation,  neither  sliall  they  learn  war  any 
more. 

Gome  ye,  and  let  us  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord. 

The  lofty  looks  of  man  shall  be  humbled,  and  the  haughti- 
ness of  men  shall  be  bowed  down ;  and  the  Lord  alone  shall 
be  exalted  in  that  day. 

For  the  day  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  he  upon  every  one  that 
is  proud  and  lofty,  and  upon  every  one  that  is  lifted  tip  ;  and 
he  shall  he  hrought  low  ; 

And  the  loftiness  of  man  shall  be  bowed  down,  and  the 
haughtiness  of  men  shall  be  made  low :  and  the  Lord  alone 
shall  be  exalted  in  that  day. 

In  that  day  a  man  shall  cast  his  idols  of  silver,  and  his 
idols  of  gold,  which  they  made  each  one  for  himself  to  worship, 
to  the  moles,  and  to  the  hats  ; 

For  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  for  the  glory  of  his  majesty, 
when  he  ariseth  to  shake  terribly  the  earth. 

Arise,  shine  ;  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory  of  the 
Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

For,  behold,  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth,  and  gross  dark- 
ness the  people  :  but  the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his 
glory  shall  be  seen  upon  thee. 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light,  and  kings  to  the 
brightness  of  thy  rising. 

Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  about,  and  see  :  all  they  gather 
themselves  together,  they  come  to  thee :  thy  sons  shall  come 
from  far,  and  thy  daughters  shall  be  nursed  at  thy  side. 

Then  thou  shcdt  see,  and  flow  together,  and  thine  heart  shall 
fear,  and  he  enlarged  ;  hecause  the  ahundance  of  the  sea  shall 
he  converted  unto  thee,  the  forces  of  the  Gentiles  shall  come 
unto  thee. 

They  shall  bring  gold  and  incense ;  and  they  shall  show 
forth  the  praises  of  the  Lord. 

The  flocks  shcdl  come  up  with  acceptance  on  mine  cdtar, 
and  IuhU  glorify  the  house  of  my  glory. 


FIRST    SUNDAY   IX   ADVENT.  13 

Who  are  these  that  fly  as  a  cloud,  and  as  the  doves  to  their 
windows  ? 

Surely  the  isles  shall  xoait  for  me,  and  the  ships,  to  bring  thy 
sons  from  far,  their  silver  and  their  gold  loith  them,  unto  the 
name  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  to  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  he- 
cause  he  hath  glorified  thee. 

And  the  sons  of  strangers  shall  build  up  thy  walls,  and 
their  kings  shall  minister  unto  thee  :  for  in  my  wrath  I  smote 
thee,  but  in  my  favor  have  I  had  mercy  on  thee. 

Therefore  thy  gates  shall  he  open  continually :  they  shall  not 
he  shut  day  nor  flight. 

The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  thee,  the  fir-tree, 
the  pine-tree,  and  the  box  together,  to  beautify  the  place  of 
my  sanctuary ;  and  I  will  make  the  place  of  my  feet  glo- 
rious. 

The  sons  also  of  them  that  afflicted  thee  shall  come  hending 
unto  thee  ;  and  all  they  that  despised  thee  shall  hoio  themselves 
down  at  the  soles  of  thy  feet  ;  and  they  shall  call  thee,  The  City 
of  the  Lord,  The  Zion  of  the  Holy  One  of  Lsrael. 

"Whereas  thou  hast  been  forsaken  and  hated,  so  that  no  man 
went  through  thee,  I  will  make  thee  an  eternal  excellency,  a 
joy  of  many  generations. 

Thou  shaU  also  hioiv  that  I  the  Lord  am  thy  Saviour  and 
thy  Redeemer,  the  Mighty  One  of  Jacob. 

For  brass  I  will  bring  gold,  and  for  iron  I  will  bring  silver, 
and  for  wood  brass,  and  for  stones  iron :  I  will  also  make  thy 
officers  peace,  and  thine  exactors  righteousness. 

Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy  land,  wasting  nor 
destruction  icithin  thy  borders :  but  thou  shalt  call  thy  ivalls 
Salvation,  and  thy  gates  Praise. 

The  sun  shall  be  no  more  thy  light  by  day ;  neither  for 
brightness  shall  the  moon  give  light  unto  thee  :  but  the  Lord 
shall  be  unto  thee  an  everlasting  light,  and  thy  God  thy 
glory ; 

Tliy  sun  shall  no  more  go  doicn  ;  neither  shall  thy  moon 
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14  FIRST    SUNDAY   IN   ADVENT. 

loithdraw  itself:  for  the  Lord  shall  he  thine  everlasting  light, 
and  the  days  of  thy  mourning  shall  he  ended. 

Thy  people  also  shall  be  all  righteous :  they  shall  inherit 
the  land  for  ever,  the  branch  of  my  planting,  the  work  of  my 
hands,  that  I  may  be  glorified. 

A  little  one  shall  become  a  thousand,  and  a  small  one  a 
strong  nation :  I  the  Lord  will  hasten  it  in  his  time. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  toitli  pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

To  the  king,  O  God,  give  thy  justice, 

And  to  the  son  of  a  king  thy  righteousness ! 

Yea  !  and  he  shall  judge  thy  people  with  equity. 

And  thine  oppressed  ones  with  justice. 

For  the  mountains  shall  bring  forth  peace  to  the  people, 

And  the  hills,  through  righteousness. 

He  shall  defend  the  opjjressed  of  the  j^eople  ; 

He  shall  save  the  needy. 

And  hreah  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon  shall  endure, 

From  generation  to  generation. 

He  shall  he  like  rain  descending  on  the  motvn  field  ; 

Like  showei'S  ivhich  water  the  earth. 

In  his  days  sliall  the  righteous  flourish, 

And  great  shall  be  their  prosperity,  as  long  as  the  moon  shall 

endure. 
He  shall  have  dominion  from  sea  to  sea, 
Arid  from  the  river  to  the  ends  of  the  earth. 
They  that  dwell  in  the  desert  shall  bow  before  him, 
And  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  hring presents  ; 
The  kings  of  Sheha  and  Seha  shall  offer  gifts  ; 
Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him  ; 
All  nations  shall  serve  him. 


FIRST    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT.  15 

For  he  shall  deliver  the  poor  who  crieth  for  aid, 

And  the  oppressed  icho  hath  no  helper. 

Pie  shall  spare  the  weak  and  the  needy, 

And  save  the  lives  of  the  j^oor. 

He  shall  redeem  them  from  deceit  and  violence, 

And  their  blood  shall  he  precious  in  his  sight. 

He  shall  prosper,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of  the  gold  of 

Sheba ; 
Prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  continually, 
And  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 
There  shall  he  an  ahundance  of  corn  in  the  land ; 
Even  on  the  tops  of  the  mountains  its  fruit  shall  shake  like 

Lehanon, 
And  they  of  the  cities  shall  flourish  as  the  grass  of  the  earth. 
His  name  shall  endure  for  ever ; 
His  name  shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun. 
-^  him  shall  men  bless  themselves  ; 
All  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 
Blessed  be  God,  Jehovah,  the  God  of  Israel, 
Who  alone  doeth  wonderful  things  ! 
Blessed  be  his  glorious  name  for  ever  ! 
Let  the  whole  earth  he  filled  with  his  glory.     Amen  and  Amen. 

Jehovah  said  to  my  lord, 

"  Sit  thou  at  my  right  hand. 

Until  I  make  thy  foes  thy  footstool." 

Jehovah  will  extend  the  sceptre  of  thy  power  from  Zion  ; 

Thou  shalt  ride  in  the  midst  of  thine  enemies! 

Thy  people  shall  be  ready,  when  thou  musterest  thy  forces, 

in  holy  splendor ; 
Thy  youth  shall  come  forth  like  dew  from  the  womb  of  the 

morning. 
Jehovah  hath  sworn,  and  he  will  not  repent : 
"  Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever, 
After  the  order  of  MelchisedecJc !  " 


16  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

The  Lord  is  at  thy  right  hand, 

He  shall  crush  kings  in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

He  shall  execute  justice  among  the  nations  ; 

He  shall  crush  the  heads  of  his  enemies  over  many  lands. 

He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way ; 

Therefore  shall  he  lift  up  his  head. 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


SECOND   SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

COLLECT. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  scriptures  to  be 
written  for  our  learning  ;  grant  that  we  may  in  such  wise 
hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly  digest  them,  that, 
by  patience  and  comfort  of  thy  holy  "Word,  we  may  embrace 
and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which 
thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

PEOPHECIES. 

ISAIAH   AND   JEREMIAH. 

Now  will  I  sing  to  our  well-beloved  a  song  of  my  beloved 
touching  his  vineyard.  My  well-beloved  hath  a  vineyard  in 
a  very  fruitful  hill  : 

And  he  fenced  it,  and  gathered  out  the  stones  thereof,  and 
planted  it  with  the  choicest  vine,  and  huilt  a  toicer  in  the  midst 
of  it,  and  also  made  a  wine-pi-ess  therein  :  and  he  looked  that 
it  shoidd  bring  forth  grapes,  and  it  brought  forth  ivild  grapes. 

And  now,  judge,  I  pray  you,  betwixt  me  and  my  vineyard. 

What  could  have  been  done  more  to  my  vineyard  that  I  have 


SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.  17 

not  done  in  W?  wherefore,  vjlien  I  looked  that  it  should  bring 
forth  grapes,  brought  it  forth  ivild  grapes  ? 

And  now,  go  to  ;  I  will  tell  you  what  I  will  do  to  my  vine- 
yard :  I  will  take  away  the  hedge  thereof,  and  it  shall  be 
eaten  up  :  and  break  down  the  wall  thereof,  and  it  shall  be 
trodden  down. 

Afid  I  loill  lay  it  ivaste :  it  shall  not  be  pruned  nor  digged  ; 
but  there  shall  come  %ip  briers  and  thorns  :  I  will  also  command 
the  clouds  that  they  rain  no  rain  upon  it. 

For  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  is  the  house  of  Is- 
rael, and  the  men  of  Judah  his  pleasant  plant :  and  he  looked 
for  judgment,  but  behold  oppression ;  for  righteousness,  but 
behold  a  cry. 

Woe  unto  them  that  join  house  to  house,  that  lay  field  to  field, 
till  there  be  no  place,  that  they  may  be  placed  alone  in  the  midst 
of  the  earth! 

In  mine  eai-s  said  the  Lord  of  hosts,  Of  a  truth,  many 
houses  shall  be  desolate,  even  great  and  fair,  without  inhab- 
itants. 

Woe  unto  them  that  shall  rise  up  early  in  the  morning,  that 
they  may  foUoxo  strong  drink  ;  that  continue  until  night,  till 
ivine  inflame  them  ! 

And  the  harp  and  the  viol,  the  tabret  and  pipe,  and  wine, 
are  in  their  feasts  :  but  they  regard  not  the  work  of  the  Lord, 
neither  consider  the  operation  of  his  hands. 

Therefore  my  people  are  gone  into  captivity,  because  they 
have  no  knowledge  ;  and  their  honorable  men  are  famished, 
and  their  multitude  dried  up  with  thirst. 

Therefore  hell  hath  enlarged  herself,  and  opened  her  mouth 
without  measure :  and  their  glory,  and  their  multitude,  and 
their  pomp,  and  he  that  rejoiceth,  shall  descend  into  it. 

And  the  mean  man  shall  be  brought  doion,  and  the  mighty 
man  shall  be  humbled,  and  the  eyes  of  the  lofty  shall  be  hum- 
bled : 

2* 


18  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

But  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  be  exalted  in  judgment,  and 
God,  that  is  holy,  shall  be  sanctified  in  righteousness. 

Woe  unto  them  that  call  evil  good,  and  good  evil ;  that  put 
darhiess  for  light,  and  light  for  darkness  ;  that  put  hitter  for 
sioeet,  and  sweet  for  hitter! 

"Woe  unto  them  that  are  wise  in  their  own  eyes,  and  pru- 
dent in  their  own  sight ! 

Woe  unto  them  that  are  mighty  to  drink  wine,  and  men  of 
strength  to  mingle  strong  drinlc: 

Which  justify  the  wicked  for  reward,  and  take  away  the 
righteousness  of  the  righteous  from  him  ! 

Therefore,  as  the  fire  devoureth  the  stuhhle,  and  the  flame 
consumeth  the  chaff,  so  their  root  shall  he  as  rottenness,  and 
their  hlossom  shall  go  up  as  dust.  Because  they  have  cast  away 
the  law  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  despised  the  word  of  the  Holy 
One  of  Israel. 

The  people  that  walked  in  darkness  have  seen  a  great 
light :  they  that  dwell  in  the  land  of  the  shadow  of  death, 
upon  them  hath  the  light  shined. 

For  thou  hast  hrohen  the  yoke  of  his  burden,  and  the  staff  of 
his  slimdder,  the  rod  of  his  oppressor. 

For  every  battle  of  the  warrior  is  with  confused  noise,  and 
garments  rolled  in  blood ;  but  this  shall  be  with  burning  and 
fuel  of  fire. 

For  unto  us  a  child  is  ho7-n,  unto  us  a  son  is  given,  and  the 
government  shall  he  upon  his  shoulder  ;  and  his  name  shall  he 
called  Wonderful,  Counsellor,  The  mighty  God,  The  everlast- 
ing Father,   The  Prince  of  Peace. 

Of  the  increase  of  his  government  and  peace  there  shall  be 
no  end,  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  kingdom,  to 
order  it,  and  to  establish  it  with  judgment  and  with  justice, 
from  henceforth  even  for  ever.  The  zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts 
will  perform  this. 

Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will  make  a 
new  covenant  with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  with  the  house  of 
Judah  ; 


SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.  19 

Not  according^  to  the  covenant  that  I  made  with  their  fa- 
thers, in  the  day  I  took  them  by  the  hand,  to  bring  them  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt  ; 

But  this  shall  be  the  covenant  tliat  Iioill  make  tvitk  the  house 
of  Israel ;  after  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  Iioill  put  my  law 
in  their  inward  farts,  and  write  it  in  their  hearts  ;  and  tvill 
be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 

And  they  shall  teach  no  more  every  man  his  neighbor,  and 
every  man  his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  Lord  :  for  they  shall 
all  know  me,  from  the  least  of  them  unto  the  greatest  of  them, 
saith  the  Lord  :  for  I  will  forgive  their  iniquity,  and  I  will  re- 
member their  sin  no  more. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  tvkich  giveth  the  sun  for  a  light  by 
day,  and  the  ordinances  of  the  moon  and  of  the  stars  for  a 
light  by  night,  tohich  divideth  the  sea  tvhen  the  waves  thereof 
roar  ;  the  Lord  of  hosts  is  his  natne. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  shoiv  forth  thy  praise  J 

PSALMS. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness  :  I  will  go  unto 
them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord ; 

This  gate  of  the  Lord,  into  tvkich  the  righteous  shall  enter. 

1  will  praise  thee ;  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and  art  become 
my  salvation. 

The  stone  which  the  builders  refused  is  become  the  head  stone 
of  the  corner. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing ;  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 

This  is  the  day  ivhich  the  Lord  hath  made  ;  lue  will  rejoice 
and  be  glad  in  it. 

Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  0  Lord  !  0  Lord,  I  beseech 
thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord:  tve  have 
blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light ; 


20  THIRD    SUNDAY   IN   ADVENT. 

Tilou  art  my  God,  and  I  ivill  praise  thee :  thou  art  my  God, 
I  will  exalt  thee. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  good ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary :  praise 
him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts  :  praise  him  according  to  his 
excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet :  praise  him  with 
the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

Let  everything  thai  hath  breath  jyraise  the  Lord.     Praise  ye 
the  Lord. 

BENEDICTION  11. 


THIRD    SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 
COLLECT. 

OGOD,  the  Father  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  at  his 
first  coming  didst  send  a  messenger  to  prepare  his  way 
before  him  ;  grant  that  the  ministers  of  thy  word  may  like- 
wise so  prepare  and  make  ready  his  way,  by  turning  the 
hearts  of  the  disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that,  at  his 
second  coming  to  judge  the  world,  we  may  be  found  an  ac- 
ceptable people  in  thy  sight.  And  this  we  beg  in  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ,  through  whom  we  ascribe  unto  thee  all  honor 
and  glory,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ISAIAH   AND  JEREMIAH. 

In  that  day  shall  this  song  be  sung  in  the  land  of  Judah : 
We  have  a  strong  city  ;  salvation  will  God  appoint  for  walls 
and  bulwarks. 


THIRD    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT.  21 

Open  ye  the  gates,  that  the  righteous  nation  lohich  heepeth 
the  truth  may  enter  in. 

Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace,  whose  mind  is  stayed 
on  thee  :  because  he  trusteth  in  thee. 

Trust  ye  in  the  Lord  for  ever  :  for  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  is 
everlasting  strength. 

For  he  bringeth  down  them  that  dwell  on  high ;  the  lofty 
city,  he  layeth  it  low ;  he  layeth  it  low  even  to  the  ground  ; 
he  bringeth  it  even  to  the  dust. 

The  foot  shall  tread  it  down,  even  the  feet  of  the  poor,  and 
the  steps  of  the  needy. 

The  way  of  the  just  is  uprightness :  thou,  most  upright, 
dost  weigh  the  path  of  the  just. 

Yea,  in  the  zvay  of  thy  judgments,  0  Lord,  have  loe  ivaited 
for  thee  ;  the  desire  of  our  soul  is  to  thy  name,  and  to  the  re- 
membrance of  thee. 

With  my  soul  have  I  desired  thee  in  the  night ;  yea,  with 
my  spirit  within  me  will  I  seek  thee  early  :  for  when  thy 
judgments  are  in  the  earth,  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  will 
learn  righteousness. 

Let  favor  be  shown  to  the  wicTced,  yet  will  he  not  learn 
righteousness :  in  the  land  of  uprightness  ivill  he  deal  unjustly, 
and  ivill  not  behold  the  majesty  of  the  Lord. 

Lord,  when  thy  hand  is  lifted  up,  they  will  not  see :  but 
they  shall  see,  and  be  ashamed  for  their  envy  at  the  people  ; 
yea,  the  fii'e  of  thine  enemies  shall  devour  them. 

Lord,  thou  wilt  ordain  peace  for  us :  for  thou  also  hast 
tcrought  all  our  works  in  us. 

For  precept  must  be  upon  precept,  line  upon  line,  here  a 
little,  and  there  a  little. 

Wherefore  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  scornful  men. 

Because  ye  have  said.  We  have  made  a  covenant  with 
death,  and  with  hell  are  we  at  agreement ;  when  the  overflow- 
ing scourge  shall  pass  through,  it  shall  not  come  unto  us :  for 
we  have  made  lies  our  refuge,  and  under  falsehood  have  we 
hid  ourselves. 


22  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold,  I  lay  in  Zion 
for  a  foundation  a  stone,  a  tried  stone,  a  precious  corner-stone, 
a  sure  foundation. 

Judgment  also  will  I  lay  to  the  line,  and  righteousness  to 
the  plummet;  and  the  hail  shall  sweep  away  the  refuge  of 
lies,  and  the  waters  shall  overflow  the  hiding-place. 

And  your  covenant  with  death  shall  he  disanmdled,  and  your 
agreement  with  hell  shall  not  stand;  when  the  overflowing 
scourge  shall  pass  through,  then  ye  shall  he  trodden  down  hy  it. 

This  also  cometh  forth  from  the  Lord  of  hosts,  which  is 
wonderful  in  counsel,  and  excellent  in  working. 

Woe  he  unto  the  pastors  that  destroy  and  scatter  the  sheep  of 
my  pasture  !  saith  the  Lord. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  against  the 
pastors  that  feed  ray  people,  Ye  have  scattered  my  flock,  and 
driven  them  away,  and  have  not  visited  them  :  behold,  I  will 
visit  upon  you  the  evil  of  your  doings,  saith  the  Lord. 

And  I  will  gather  the  remnant  of  my  flock  out  of  all  coun- 
tries whither  L  have  driven  them,  and  will  hring  them  again  to 
their  folds  ;  and  they  shall  he  fruitfid  and  increase. 

And  I  will  set  up  shepherds  over  them,  which  shall  feed 
them  ;  and  they  shall  fear  no  more,  nor  be  dismayed,  neither 
shall  they  be  lacking,  saith  the  Lord. 

Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will  raise  unto 
Daind  a  righteous  Branch,  and  a  King  shall  reign  and  pros- 
per, and  shall  execute  judgment  and  justice  in  the  earth. 

Li  his  days  Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall  dwell 
safely,  and  this  is  his  name  whereby  he  shall  be  called,  The 
Lord  our  Righteousness. 

TJierefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  they 
shall  no  more  say.  The  Lord  liveth,  which  brought  up  the  chil- 
dren of  Lsrael  ouf  of  the  land  of  Egypt ; 

But,  The  Lord  liveth,  which  brought  up,  and  which  led,  the 
seed  of  the  house  of  Israel  out  of  the  north  country,  and  from 
all  countries  whither  I  had  driven  them ;  and  they  shall  dwell 
in  their  own  land. 


THIRD    SUNDAY    IN   ADVENT.  23 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only  loise 
God ; 
Be  honor  and  gloiy  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALMS. 

Preserve  me,  O  God  :  for  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 

0  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  Lord: 
my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  thee  ; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the  excellent, 
in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

Tlieir  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  that  hasten  after  another 
god :  their  drink-offerings  of  blood  tvill  I  not  offer,  nor  take 
up  their  names  into  my  lips. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance,  and  of  my 
cup  :  thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

Tlie  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places  ;  yea,  Lhave 
a  goodly  heritage. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel ;  my  reins 
also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

lhave  set  the  Lord  always  before  me  :  because  he  is  at  my 
right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth  ;  my 
flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope  : 

For  thou  ivilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell;  neither  loilt  thou 
siffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life :  in  thy  presence  is  ful- 
ness of  joy  ;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  ever- 
more. 

/  loill  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren  :  in  the  midst  of 
the  congregation  tdll  I  praise  thee. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him :  all  ye  the  seed  of  Ja- 
cob, glorify  him ;  and  fear  him,  all  ye  the  seed  of  Israel. 

For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction  of  the 
afflicted,  neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him  ;  but  when  he 
cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 


24  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

My  praise  sliall  be  of  thee  in  the  gi'eat  congregation :  I  will 
pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him. 

The  meek  shall  eat  and  he  satisfied ;  they  shall  praise  the 
Lord  that  seek  him  :  your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord ;  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall  worship 
before  thee. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's ;  and  he  is  the  governor 
among  the  nations. 

All  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow  before  him  : 
and  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

A  seed  shall  serve  him  ;  it  shall  he  accounted  to  the  Lord  for 
a  generation. 

They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  righteousness  unto  a 
people  that  shall  be  born,  that  he  hath  done  this. 

BENEDICTION  XX. 


FOURTH    SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

COLLECT. 

OLORD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and  come 
among  us,  and  with  great  might  succor  us  ;  that  whereas, 
through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are  hindered  in  running 
the  race  which  is  set  before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy 
may  speedily  help  and  deliver  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 


Hear,  ye  that  are  far  off,  what  I  have  done  ;  and  ye  that 
are  near,  acknowledge  my  might. 


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The  sinners  are  afraid  ;  fearfulness  hath  surprised  the  hypo- 
crites  :  tvho  among  us  shall  dwell  tcith  the  devouring  Jive  ?  who 
among  us  shall  dwell  with  everlasting  hurnings  2- 

lie  that  walketli  righteously,  and  speaketh  upi'ightly ;  he 
that  despiseth  the  gain  of  oppressions,  that  shaketh  his  hands 
from  holding  bribes,  that  stoppeth  his  ears  from  hearing  of 
blood,  and  shutteth  his  eyes  from  seeing  evil  ; 

He  shall  dwell  on  high :  his  place  of  defence  shall  he  the  mu- 
nitions of  rocks  ;  bread  shall  he  given  him,  his  tvaters  shall  he 
sure. 

Thine  eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his  beauty  :  they  shall  be- 
hold the  land  that  is  very  far  off. 

Behold,  a  Icing  shall  reign  in  righteousness,  and  princes  shall 
rule  in  judgment. 

And  a  man  shall  be  as  an  hiding-place  from  the  wind,  and 
a  covert  from  the  tempest ;  as  rivers  of  water  in  a  dry  place  ; 
as  the  shadow  of  a  great  rock  in  a  weary  land. 

A7id  the  eyes  of  them  that  see  shall  not  he  dim:  and  the  ears 
of  them  that  hear  shall  heavTcen. 

The  heart  also  of  the  rash  shall  understand  knowledge,  and 
the  tongue  of  the  stammerers  shall  be  ready  to  speak  plainly. 

TJie  vile  person  shall  no  more  he  called  liberal,  nor  the  churl 
said  to  be  bountiful. 

For  the  vile  person  will  speak  villany,  and  his  heart  will 
work  iniquity,  to  practise  hypocrisy,  and  to  utter  error  against 
the  Lord,  to  make  empty  the  soul  of  the  hungry ;  and  he  will 
cause  the  drink  of  the  thirsty  to  fail. 

The  instruments  also  of  the  churl  are  evil:  he  deviseth 
wiched  devices  to  destroy  the  poor  ivith  lying  ivords,  even  lohen 
the  needy  speaketh  right. 

But  the  liberal  deviseth  liberal  things  ;  and  by  liberal 
things  shall  he  stand. 

Upon  the  land  of  my  people  shcdl  come  up  thorns  and  briers, 
yea,  upon  cdl  the  houses  of  Joy  in  the  Joyous  city : 

Until  the  spirit  be  poured  upon  us  from  on  high,  and  the 

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26  FOURTH    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. 

wilderness  be  a  fruitful  field,  and  the  fruitful  field  be  counted 
for  a  forest. 

Then  judgment  shall  dwell  in  the  wilderness,  and  righteous- 
ness remain  in  the  fruitful  field. 

And  the  work  of  righteousness  shall  be  peace ;  and  the  ef- 
fect of  righteousness,  quietness  and  assurance  for  ever. 

And  my  peojple  shall  dwell  in  a  jJeaceahle  habitation,  and  in 
sure  dwellings,  and  in  quiet  resting-places. 

And  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  stem  of  Jesse, 
and  a  Branch  shall  grow  out  of  his  roots  : 

And  the  spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  rest  upon  him,  the  spirit  of 
wisdom  and  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel  and  might,  the 
spirit  of  knowledge,  and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord  ; 

And  shall  make  him  of  quick  understanding  in  the  fear  of 
the  Lord  ;  and  he  shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of  his  eyes, 
neither  reprove  after  the  hearing  of  his  ears  : 

But  with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  yoor,  and  reprove 
xoith  equity  for  the  meeh  of  the  earth:  and  he  shall  smite  the 
earth  loith  the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  his 
lips  shall  he  slay  the  loicked. 

And  righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of  his  loins,  and  faith- 
fulness the  girdle  of  his  reins. 

The  ivolf  also  shall  divell  with  the  lamb,  and  the  leojjard 
shall  lie  doion  with  the  kid  ;  and  the  calf,  and  the  young  lion, 
and  thefatling  together  ;  and  a  little  child  shall  lead  them. 

They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy  mountain ; 
for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord,  as 
the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

Praise  ye  the  T^ord. 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS. 

"Why  do  the  heathen  rage,  and  the  people  imagine  a  vain 
thing  ? 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.  27 

The  Jdngs  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  riders  talce 
counsel  together,  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his  anointed, 
saying, 

Let  us  break  tlieii-  bands  asunder,  and  cast  away  their  cords 
from  us. 

He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh ;  the  Lord  shall 
have  them  in  derision. 

Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex  them 
in  his  sore  displeasure. 

Itvill  declare  the  decree  :  the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me,  Tliou 
art  nnj  Son,  this  day  have  Ibegotten  thee. 

Ask  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine  in- 
heritance, and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  pos- 
session. 

Thou  shalt  break  them  tvith  a  rod  of  iron  ;  thou  shalt  dash 
them  in  pieces  like  a  potter  s  vessel. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O  ye  kings  ;  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice  tvith  tremMing. 

Kiss  the  son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from  the  way, 
when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little.  Blessed  are  all  they 
that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  licill  jjraise  him  ivith  my  whole  heart 
in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out  of  all  them 
that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  ivork  is  honorable  and  glorious  :  and  his  righteousness 
endureth  for  ever. 

He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remembered  :  the 
Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  tlmt  fear  him  :  he  icill  ever  be 
mindful  of  his  covenant. 

He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works,  that  he 
may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  icorks  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment :  cdl  his 
C07nmandments  are  sure. 


28  SUNDAY    ON    OR   NEXT    AFTER    CHRISTMAS. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done  in  truth  and 
uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people  :  he  hath  commanded  his 
covenant  for  ever  ;  holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  :  a  good 
understanding  have  all  they  that  do  his  commandments  :  his 
praise  endureth  for  ever. 

BENEDICTION  X. 


SUNDAY   ON   OR   NEXT  AFTER    CHRISTMAS. 


COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only  begotten 
Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to 
be  born  of  a  pure  Virgin ;  grant  that  we,  being  regenerate 
and  made  thy  children  by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be 
renewed  by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  through  the  same  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  that  the  light  of  his  doctrine  and  life  may  shine 
into  our  hearts,  and  dispel  our  darkness,  and  direct  our  steps, 
and  lead  us  at  last  to  the  unspeakable  glories  and  felicities  of 
thy  heavenly  kingdom  ;  which  we  beg  in  the  name  of  our 
Saviour,  ascribing  to  thee  everlasting  praises.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

—  ISAIAH. 

The  wilderness,  and  the  solitary  place,  shall  be  glad; 
and  the  desert  shall  rejoice,  and  blossom  as  the  rose. 

It  shall  blossom  abundantly,  and  rejoice  even  with  joy  and 
singing  ;  they  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  and  the  excellen- 
cy of  our  God. 


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Strengthen  ye  the  Aveak  hands,  and  confirm  the  feeble 
knees. 

Say  to  them  that  are  of  a  fearful  heart,  Be  strong,  fear  not; 
behold,  your  God  tvill  come  with  venyeance,  even  God  with  a 
recompense  ;  he  ivill  come  and  save  you. 

Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened,  and  the  ears  of 
the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped  : 

Then  shall  the  lame  man  leap  as  an  hart,  and  the  tongue  of 
the  dumb  sing :  for  in  the  ivilderness  shall  ivafers  break  out, 
and  streams  in  the  desert. 

And  the  parched  ground  shall  become  a  pool,  and  the  thirs- 
ty land  springs  of  water  :  in  the  habitations  of  dragons,  where 
each  lay,  shall  be  grass,  with  reeds  and  rushes. 

And  an  highway  shall  be  there,  and  a  way,  and  it  shall  be 
called,  The  tcay  of  holiness  ;  the  unclean  shall  not  pass  over 
it ;  but  it  shall  be  for  those:  the  xoay faring  men,  though  fools, 
shall  not  err  therein. 

No  lion  shall  be  there,  nor  any  ravenous  beast  shall  go  up 
thereon  ;  it  shall  not  be  found  there :  but  the  redeemed  shall 
walk  there. 

And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  come  to 
Zion  with  songs,  and  everlasting  joy  iqjon  their  heads :  they 
shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness,  and  sorrow  and  sighing  shall 
flee  aivay. 

Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye,  my  people,  saith  your  God. 

Speak  ye  comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto  her,  that 
her  ivarfare  is  accomplished,  that  her  iniquity  is  pardoned: 
for  she  hath  received  of  the  Lord's  hand  double  for  all  her  sins. 

The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Prepare  ye 
the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in  the  desert  a  highway 
for  our  God. 

Mvery  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and  every  mountain  and  hill 
shall  be  made  loio :  and  the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and 
the  rough  jjlaces  plain. 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh 
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30  SUNDAY    ON    OR   NEXT    AFTER    CHRISTMAS. 

shall  see  it  together:  for  the  mouth  of  tlie  Lord  hath  spo- 
ken it. 

The  voice  said,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I  cry^  All 
flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  floiver  of 
the  field  : 

The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth :  because  the  spirit 
of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it :  surely  the  people  is  grass. 

The  grass  toithereth,  the  floiver  fadeth  :  hut  the  tvord  of  our 
God  shall  stand  for  ever. 

Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  come  with  a  strong  hand,  and  his 
arms  shall  rule  for  him  ;  Sehold,  his  reward  is  with  him,  and 
his  work  before  him. 

He  shall  feed  his  floch  like  a  shepherd  ;  he  shall  gather  the 
lambs  with  his  arm,  and  carry  them  in  his  bosom. 

Who  hath  measured  the  waters  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand, 
and  meted  out  heaven  with  the  span,  and  comprehended  the 
dust  of  the  earth  in  a  measure,  and  weighed  the  mountains  in 
scales,  and  the  hills  in  a  balance  ? 

Who  hath  directed  the  spirit  of  the  Lord,  or  being  his 
counsellor  hath  taught  him  ? 

With  whom  took  he  counsel,  and  who  instructed  him,  and 
taught  him  in  the  path  of  judgment,  and  taught  him  knowl- 
edge, and  showed  to  him  the  way  of  understanding  ? 

Behold,  the  nations  are  as  a  drop  of  a  bucket,  and  are 
counted  as  the  small  dust  of  the  balance :  behold,  he  talzeth  up 
the  isles  as  a  very  little  thing. 

And  Lebanon  is  not  sufficient  to  burn,  nor  the  beasts  there- 
of sufficient  for  a  burnt-offering. 

All  nations  before  him  are  as  nothing  ;  and  they  are  count- 
ed to  him  less  than  nothing,  and  vanity. 

To  whom  then  will  ye  liken  God  ?  or  what  likeness  will  ye 
compare  unto  him  ? 

The  workman  melteth  a  graven  image,  and  the  goldsmith 
spreadeth  it  over  tvith  gold,  and  castcth  silver  chains. 

He  that   is    so  impoverished  that    he  hath   no   oblation, 


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chooseth  a  tree  that  will  not  rot ;  he  seeketh  unto  him  a 
cunning  workman  to  prepare  a  graven  image,  that  shall  not 
be  moved. 

Have  ye  not  known'}  Jiave  ye  not  heard'}  hath  it  not  been 
told  you  from  the  beginning'}  have  ye  not  understood  from  the 
foundations  of  the  earth  ? 

It  is  he  that  sitteth  upon  the  circle  of  the  earth,  and  the  in- 
habitants thereof  are  as  grasshoppers ;  that  stretchcth  out  the 
heavens  as  a  curtain,  and  spreadeth  them  out  as  a  tent  to 
dwell  in ; 

That  bringeth  the  jjrinces  to  nothing:  he  makcth  the  judges 
of  the  earth  as  vanity. 

To  whom  then  will  je  liken  me,  or  shall  I  be  equal  ?  saith 
the  Holy  One. 

Lift  up  your  eyes  on  high,  and  behold  who  hath  created  these 
things,  that  bringeth  out  their  hosts  by  number :  he  calleth  them 
all  by  names,  by  the  greatness  of  his  might,  for  that  he  is 
strong  in  power  ;  not  one  faileth. 

"Why  sayest  thou,  O  Jacob,  and  speakest,  O  Israel,  My  way 
is  hid  from  the  Lord,  and  my  judgment  is  passed  over  from 
my  God? 

Hast  thou  not  known,  hast  thou  not  heard,  that  the  everlast- 
ing God,  the  Lord,  the  Creator  of  the  ends  of  the  earth,  faint- 
eth  not,  neither  is  weary}  there  is  no  searching  of  his  xmder- 
standing. 

He  giveth  power  to  the  faint ;  and  to  them  that  have  no 
might  he  increaseth  strength. 

Even  the  youths  shall  faint  and  be  weary,  and  the  young 
men  shall  utterly  fall  : 

But  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength; 
they  shall  mount  up  with  wings  as  eagles ;  they  shall  run  and 
not  be  weary,  and  they  shall  walk  and  not  faint. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with 
pure  affection. 


32  SUNDAY    ON    OR   NEXT    AFTER    CHRISTMAS. 

PSALMS. 

I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  sin  not  with 
my  tongue  :  I  will  keep  my  mouth  while  the  wicked  is  before 
me. 

I  was  dumb  toith  silence :  I  held  my  peace,  even  from  good  ; 
and  my  sorrow  teas  stirred. 

My  heart  was  hot  within  me ;  while  I  was  musing,  the  fire 
burned  :  then  spake  I  with  my  tongue. 

Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure  of  my 
days,  what  it  is  ;  that  I  may  hiow  how  frail  I  am. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  hand-breadth,  and 
mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee :  verily,  every  man  at  his 
best  state  is  altogether  vanity. 

Surely  every  man  loalJceth  in  a  vain  shoio  ;  surely  they  are 
disquieted  in  vain :  he  heapeth  up  riches,  ayid  hnoweth  not  xvho 
shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Loi'd,  what  wait  I  for  ?  my  hope  is  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions ;  make  me  not  the 
reproach  of  the  foolish. 

I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth ;  because  thou  didst  it. 

Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me.  I  am  consumed  hy  the 
hloiv  of  thine  hand. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  iniquity, 
thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a  moth ;  surely 
every  man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my  cry  ;  hold 
not  thy  peace  at  my  tears :  for  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and 
a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  xoere. 

O  spare  mc,  that  I  may  recover  strength,  before  I  go 
hence,  and  be  no  more. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place  in  all  generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 


SUNDAY    ON    OR   NEXT    AFTER    CHRISTMAS.  66 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction ;  and  sayesf,  Return,  ye 
children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  my  sight  are  but  as  yestei'day 
when  it  is  passed,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  than  aioay  as  with  a  flood  ;  they  are  as  a 
sleep :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  ivhich  groweth  tip. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up  ;  in  the  even- 
ing it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  toe  are  consumed  by  thine  anger,  and  hy  thy  tvrath  are 
we  troiihled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our  secret  sins  in 
the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath;  ive  spend 
our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten ;  and 
if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their 
strength  labor  and  sorrow :  for  it  is  scon  cut  off,  and  we  fly 
away. 

So  teach  its  to  number  our  days,  that  ice  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy ;  that  we  may  rejoice 
and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

3fake  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  tJwu  hast  afflict- 
ed us,  and  the  years  u'herein  loe  have  seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants,  and  thy  glory  unto 
their  children. 

Ayid  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us:  and 
establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  vpoti  its;  yea,  the  loork 
of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


34  FIRST    SUNDAY    IN    THE    YEAR. 


FIRST   SUNDAY  IN   THE   YEAR. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  the  unfailing  source  of  light  and  mercy,  who  hast 
brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this  year,  and  art  sparing 
us  to  love  thee,  and  to  keep  thy  commandments ;  give  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  a  solemn  sense  of  the  importance  of  time,  and 
of  diligence  in  improving  the  talents  thou  hast  placed  in  our 
hands;  and  enable  us  so  faithfully  to  discharge  our  duty  in 
this  life,  that,  Avhen  we  shall  appear  before  thee  at  thy  great 
tribunal,  we  may  be  found  worthy  of  that  eternal  kingdom 
which  thou  hast  promised  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

HABAKKUK. 

0  Jehovah,  I  have  heard  thy  words,  and  tremble.  O 
Jehovah,  revive  thy  work  in  the  midst  of  the  years,  in  the 
midst  of  the  years  make  it  known,  in  wrath  remember  mercy! 

God  Cometh  from  Teman,  and  the  Holy  One  from  Mount 
Paran  ;  his  glory  covereth  the  heavens,  and  the  earth  is  full  of 
his  praise. 

His  brightness  is  as  the  light ;  rays  stream  forth  from  his 
hand,  and  there  is  the  hiding-place  of  his  power. 

Before  him  goeth  the  pestilence,  and  tlie  plague  followeth  his 
steps. 

He  standeth,  and  measureth  the  earth ;  he  beholdeth,  and 
maketh  the  nations  tremble ;  the  everlasting  mountains  are 
broken  asunder ;  the  eternal  hills  sink  down  ;  the  eternal  paths 
are  trodden  by  him. 

/  see  the  tents  of  Cushan  in  affliction,  and  the  canopies  of 
the  land  of  Midian  tremble. 

Is  the  anger  of  Jehovah  kindled  against  the  rivers,  is  thy 
wrath  against  the  rivers,  is  thy  indignation  against  the  floods, 


FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    THE    TEAR.  35 

that  thou  ridest  on  with  thy  horses,  upon  thy  chariots  of 
victory  ? 

Thy  how  is  made  hare;  thine  arroivs  are  satiated;  the  song 
of  victory  is  sung.  Thou  causest  rivers  to  hreah  forth  from 
the  earth. 

The  mountains  see  thee  and  tremble  ;  the  flood  of  waters 
overflows ;  the  deep  uttereth  his  voice,  and  hfteth  up  his 
hands  on  high. 

The  sun  and  the  moon  stand  still  in  their  habitation  ;  like 
their  light  thine  arrows  fy  ;  like  their  brightness  the  lightning 
of  thy  spear. 

Thou  marchest  through  the  land  in  indignation ;  thou 
thrashest  the  nations  in  anger. 

Thou  goest  forth  for  the  deliverance  of  thy  people  ;  for  the 
deliverance  of  thine  anointed ;  thou  smitest  the  head  of  the 
wicked ;  thou  destroyest  the  foundation  even  to  the  neck. 

Thou  piercest  with  thine  arrows  the  heads  of  their  leaders, 
who  rushed  like  a  whirlwind  to  scatter  us ;  who  exulted,  as  if 
they  should  devour  the  distressed  in  a  hiding-place. 

Thou  ridest  through  the  sea  tvith  thy  horses,  through  the 
raging  of  mighty  waters. 

I  have  heard,  and  my  heart  trembleth ;  my  lips  quiver  at 
the  voice ;  that  I  shall  remain  to  the  day  of  trouble,  when  the 
invader  shall  come  up  against  my  people ! 

Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  and  there  shall  be  no 
fruit  in  the  vine,  the  lcd>or  of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and  the  f  elds 
shall  yield  no  meat.  The  flock  shcdl  be  cut  off  from  the  fold, 
and  there  shall  be  no  herd  in  the  stalls. 

Yet  will  I  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my 
salvation. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 


36  FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    THE    YEAR. 

PSALMS. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
bless  his  holy  name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  Ms  henefits  ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ;  who  healetli  all  thy 
diseases ; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  ;  loho  croivneth  thee 
with  loving  kindness  and  tender  mercies  ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ;  so  that  thy 
youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagles. 

The  Lord  executetlt  righteoicsness  and  judgment  for  cdl  that 
are  ojypressed. 

He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  acts  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  sloiv  to  anger,  and 
plenteous  in  rnercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide ;  neither  will  he  keep  his  anger 
for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  xoith  us  after  our  sins,  nor  reivarded  us 
according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great  is  his 
mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  icest,  so  far  hath  he  removed, 
our  transgressions  from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth 
them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoioeth  our  frame ;  he  rememhereth  that  ive  are 
dust. 

As  for  man  his  days  are  as  grass ;  as  a  flower  of  the  field, 
so  he  flourisheth. 

For  t/ie  wind passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  ;  and  the  place 
thereof  shcdl  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  everlast- 
ing upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  unto 
children's  children ; 


FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER   EPIPHANY.  37 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to  those  that  remember  his 
commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens ;  and 
his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

J^less  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in  strength,  that 
do  his  (tommandments,  hearkening  unto  the  voice  of  his 
ivord. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye  ministers  of  his  that 
do  his  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  ivorks,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion  : 
bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soid. 

BENEDICTION  IV. 


FIRST   SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 


COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive  the  prayers 
of  thy  people  who  call  upon  thee  ;  and  grant  that  they 
may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they  ought  to  do, 
and  also  may  have  grace  and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the 
same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PEOPHECIES. 


Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  anointed,  whose  right  hand  I 
have  holden,  to  subdue  nations  before  him ;  and  I  will  loose 
the  loins  of  kings,  to  open  before  him  the  two-leaved  gates, 
and  the  gates  shall  not  be  shut : 

I  will  go  before  thee,  and  make  the  crooked  places  straight : 
Twill  break  in  pieces  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut  in  sunder  the 
bars  of  iron : 

4 


38  FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

And  I  will  give  thee  the  treasures  of  darkness,  and  hidden 
riches  of  secret  places,  that  thou  mayest  know  that  I,  the 
Lord,  which  call  thee  by  thy  name,  am  the  God  of  Israel. 

For  Jacob  my  servanfs  sake,  and  Israel  mine  elect,  I  have 
even  called  thee  hy  thy  name :  I  have  surnamed  thee,  though 
thou  hast  not  hioivn  me. 

I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else,  there  is  no  God  be- 
sides me :  I  girded  thee,  though  thou  hast  not  known  me  : 

That  they  may  know  from  the  rising  of  the  sun,  and  from 
the  west,  that  there  is  none  besides  me.  I  am  the  Lord,  and 
there  is  none  else. 

I  form  the  light  and  create  darkness  :  I  make  peace,  and 
create  evil :  I  the  Lord  do  all  these  things. 

Drop  doum,  ye  heavens,  from  cd>ove,  and  let  the  shies  pour 
doion  righteousness  ;  let  the  earth  open,  and  let  them  bring  forth 
salvation,  and  let  righteousness  spring  up  together.  I  the 
Lord  have  created  it. 

Woe  unto  him  that  striveth  with  his  Maker  !  Shall  the 
clay  say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it,  What  makest  thou  ?  or  thy 
work,  He  hath  no  hands  ? 

TJius  saifh  the  Lord,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  and  his  Maker, 
Ask  me  of  things  to  come  concerning  my  sons  ;  and  concerning 
the  work  of  mine  hands  command  ye  me. 

I  have  made  the  earth,  and  created  man  upon  it :  I,  even 
my  hands,  have  stretched  out  the  heavens,  and  all  their  host 
have  I  commanded. 

I  have  raised  him  up  in  righteousness,  and  Itvill  direct  all 
his  ways :  he  shcdl  build  my  city,  and  he  shall  let  go  my  cap- 
tives, not  for  'price  nor  reward,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Verily,  thou  art  a  God  that  hidest  thyself,  O  God  of  Israel, 
the  Saviour. 

They  shall  be  ashamed,  and  also  confounded,  all  of  them  : 
they  shall  go  to  confusion  together,  that  are  makers  of  idols. 

But  Israel  shall  be  saved  in  the  Lord  with  an  everlasting 
salvation  :  ye  shall  not  be  ashamed  nor  confounded,  w^orld 
without  end. 


FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY,  39 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  that  created  the  heavens,  God  him- 
self, that  formed  the  earth  and  made  it,  he  hath  established  it, 
he  created  it  not  in  vain,  he  formed  it  to  he  inhabited  ;  I  am 
the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else. 

I  have  not  spoken  in  secret,  in  a  dark  place  of  the  earth :  I 
said  not,  Seek  ye  me,  in  vain.  I  the  Lord  speak  righteous- 
ness, I  declare  things  that  are  right. 

Assemble  yourselves  and  come  ;  draw  near  together,  ye  that 
are  escaped  of  the  nations :  they  have  no  hioidedge  that  set  up 
the  wood  of  their  graven  image,  and  pray  unto  a  god  that  can- 
not save. 

Tell  ye,  and  bring  them  near ;  yea,  let  them  take  counsel 
together :  who  hath  declared  this  from  ancient  time  ?  who  hath 
told  it  from  that  time  ?  have  not  I  the  Lord  ?  and  there  is  no 
God  else  besides  me  ;  a  just  God  and  a  Saviour  there  is  none 
beside  me. 

Looh  unto  me,  and  he  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  ;  for 
lam  God,  and  there  is  none  else. 

I  have  sworn  by  myself,  the  word  is  gone  out  of  my  mouth 
in  righteousness,  and  shall  not  return.  That  unto  me  every 
knee  shall  bow,  every  tongue  shall  swear. 

Surely,  shcdl  one  say.  In  the  Lord  have  I  righteousness  and 
strength :  even  to  him  shall  men  come  ;  and  all  that  are  in- 
censed against  him  shall  he  ashamed. 

Li  the  Lord  shall  all  the  seed  of  Israel  be  justified,  and 
shall  glory. 

Noio  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only  icise 
God  ; 
Be  honor  and  glory  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALMS. 

As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect :  the  word  of  the  Lord  is 
tried ;  he  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust  in  him. 

For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  ?  or  who  is  a  roch  save  our 
God^ 


40  SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

The  Lord  liveth ;  and  blessed  be  my  Rock ;  and  let  the 
God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 

Therefore  loill  I  give  thanhs  unto  thee^  0  Lord,  and  sing 
praises  unto  thy  name. 

Unto  thee  will  I  cry,  0  Lord,  my  rock  ;  be  not  silent  to 
me  :  lest,  if  thou  be  silent  to  me,  I  become  like  them  that  go 
down  into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  when  I  cry  unto  thee, 
when  I  lift  up  my  hands  toward  thy  holy  oracle. 

Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the  workers 
of  iniquity ;  which  speak  peace  to  their  neighbors,  but  mischief 
is  in  their  hearts. 

Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the  Lord,  nor  the  op- 
eration of  his  hands,  he  shall  destroy  them,  and  not  huild  them 
up. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  the  voice  of 
my  supplications. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield:  my  heart  trusted 
in  him,  and  I  am  helped  ;  therefore  my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth, 
and  with  my  song  ivill  L praise  him. 

The  Lord  is  the  saving  strength  of  his  anointed. 

Save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  inheritance :  feed  them  also, 
and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

BENEDICTION  III. 


SECOND    SUNDAY  AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  we  beseech  thee  to 
grant  us  thy  grace,  that  in  all  the  relations  of  life  we  may 
do  justly,  and  love  mercy,  and  walk  humbly  before  thee  ;  so 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY.         41 

that  at  last  we  may  be  received  to  the  society  of  the  just  made 
perfect  in  thy  heavenly  kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 


Heakken  to  me,  ye  that  follow  after  righteousness,  ye  that 
seek  the  Lord. 

For  the  Lord  shall  comfort  Zion :  he  ivill  comfort  all  her 
waste  places,  and  he  will  make  her  wilderness  like  Eden,  and 
her  desert  like  the  garden  of  the  Lord;  joy  and  gladness  shall 
he  found  therein,  thanksgiving,  and  the  voice  of  melody. 

Hearken  unto  me,  my  people,  and  give  ear  unto  me,  O  my 
nation :  for  a  law  shall  proceed  from  me,  and  I  will  make  my 
judgment  to  rest  for  a  light  of  the  people. 

3fy  righteousness  is  near ;  my  salvation  is  gone  forth  and 
mine  arms  shall  judge  the  people  ;  the  isles  shall  tvait  iqjon  me, 
and  on  mine  arm  shall  they  trust. 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavens,  and  look  upon  the  earth 
beneath  ;  for  the  heavens  shall  vanish  away  like  smoke,  and 
the  earth  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment,  and  they  that  dwell 
therein  shall  die  in  like  manner :  but  my  salvation  shall  be 
for  ever,  and  my  righteousness  shall  not  be  abolished. 

Hearken  unto  me,  ye  that  knoio  righteousness,  the  people  in 
ichose  heart  is  my  law  ;  fear  ye  not  the  reproach  of  men, 
neither  he  ye  of  redd  of  their  revilings. 

For  the  moth  shall  eat  them  up  like  a  garment,  and  the 
worm  shall  eat  them  like  wool  ;  but  my  righteousness  shall 
be  for  ever,  and  my  salvation  from  generation  to  generation. 

Awake,  awake,  put  on  strength,  0  ann  of  the  Lord;  awake, 
as  in  the  ancient  days,  in  the  generations  of  old. 

Art  thou  not  it  which  hath  dried  the  sea,  the  waters  of  the 
great  deep  ;  that  hath  made  the  depths  of  the  sea  a  way  for 
the  ransomed  to  pass  over  ? 

Therefore  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  come 

4  * 


42         SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

loith  singing ;  and  everlasting  joy  shall  he  ujjon  their  head : 
they  shall  obtain  gladness  and  joy  ;  and  sorrow  and  mourning 
shall  flee  aivay. 

I,  even  I,  am  he  that  comforteth  you  :  who  art  thou,  that 
thou  shouldest  be  afraid  of  a  man  that  shall  die,  and  of  the  son 
of  man  which  shall  be  made  as  grass ; 

And  forgettest  the  Lord  thy  Maker,  that  hath  stretched  forth 
the  heavens,  and  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth  ;  and  hast 
feared  continually  every  day,  because  of  the  fury  of  the  op- 
pressor, as  if  he  were  ready  to  destroy  ?  and  where  is  the  fury 
of  the  oppressor  ? 

The  captive  exile  hasteneth  that  he  may  be  loosed,  and  that 
he  should  not  die  in  the  pit,  nor  that  his  bread  should  fail. 

But  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  that  divided  the  sea,  whose 
waves  roared:   The  Lord  of  hosts  is  his  name. 

And  I  have  put  my  words  in  thy  mouth,  and  have  covered 
thee  in  the  shadow  of  mine  hand,  that  I  may  plant  the  heavens, 
and  lay  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  and  say,  Thou  art  my 
people. 

Awake,  awake ;  put  on  thy  strength,  0  Zion  ;  put  on  thy 
beautiful  garments,  0  Jerusalem,  the  holy  city :  for  henceforth 
there  shall  no  more  come  unto  thee  the  unclean. 

Shake  thyself  from  the  dust ;  arise,  and  sit  down  :  loose 
thyself  from  the  bands  of  thy  neck. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Ye  have  sold  yourselves  for  naught ; 
and  ye  shall  be  redeeined  without  money. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  My  people  went  down  afore- 
time into  Egypt  to  sojourn  there  ;  and  the  Assyrians  oppressed 
them  without  cause. 

Nolo,  therefore,  what  have  There,  saith  the  Lord,  that  my 
people  is  taken  away  for  naught'^  they  that  ride  over  them  make 
them  to  hotvl,  saith  the  Lord;  and  my  name  continually  every 
day  is  blasphemed. 

Therefore  my  people  shall  know  my  name  :  therefore  they 
shall  know  in  that  day  that  I  am  he  that  doth  speak  ;  behold, 
it  is  I. 


SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER   EPIPHANY.  43 

Holo  heautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of  him  that 
hringeth  good  tidings,  that puhlisheth  peace  ;  that  Iringeth  good 
tidings  of  good,  that  puhlisheth  salvation  ;  that  saithunto  Zion, 
Thy  God  reigneth  I 

Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice ;  with  the  voice  to- 
gethei*  shall  they  sing  ;  for  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye,  when  the 
Lord  shall  bring  again  Zion. 

Break  forth  into  joy,  sing  together,  ye  ivaste  places  of  Jeru- 
salem: for  the  Lord  hath  comforted  his  people,  he  hath  re- 
deemed Jerusalem. 

The  Lord  hath  made  bare  his  holy  arm  in  the  eyes  of  all 
the  nations ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  see  the  salva- 
tion of  our  God. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the 
Lord,  that  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 

His  seed  shall  he  mighty  iipon  earth :  the  generation  of  the 
upright  shall  he  Messed. 

"Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house  ;  and  his  righteous- 
ness endureth  for  ever. 

Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  i)i  the  darhness :  he  is 
gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and  righteous. 

A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lendeth ;  he  will  guide  his 
affairs  with  discretion. 

Surely  he  shall  not  he  moved  for  ever :  the  righteous  shall 
he  in  everlasting  rememhrance. 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings :  his  heart  is  fixed, 
trusting  in  the  Lord. 

His  heart  is  estahlished,  he  shall  not  he  afraid. 

He  hath  dispersed  :  he  hath  given  to  the  poor ;  his  right- 
eousness endureth  for  ever : 


44  THIRD    SUNDAY  AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

The  wicked  shall  see  it,  and  he  grieved ;  the  desire  of  the 
wicked  shall  perish. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  0  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  he  the  name  of  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  and  for 
evermore. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun,  unto  the  going  down  of  the 
same,  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  ahove  all  nations,  and  his  glory  ahove  the 
heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwelleth  on  high ; 

Who  humhleth  himself  to  hehold  the  things  that  are  in  heav- 
en, and  in  the  earth  ? 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


THIRD   SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

COLLECT. 

OTHOU  most  holy  and  perfect  God,  teach  us  to  love  one 
another  with  pure  hearts  fervently ;  to  exercise  forbear- 
ance and  forgiveness  toward  our  enemies ;  to  recompense  to 
no  man  evil  for  evil ;  and  to  be  merciful,  as  thou.  Father  in 
heaven,  art  merciful.  Grant  this,  we  humbly  beseech  thee, 
in  the  name  of  Jesus  Chi-ist  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PEOPHECIES. 

PKOVEKBS. 

A  WISE  man  will  hear,  and  will  increase  learning ;  and  a 
man  of  understanding  shall  attain  unto  wise  counsels  ; 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  heginning  of  knoioledge :  hut 
fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction. 


THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY.  45 

My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father,  and  forsake  not 
the  law  of  thy  mother : 

For  they  shall  he  an  ornament  of  grace  unto  thy  head,  and 
chains  about  thy  necJc. 

My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  not. 

If  they  say,  Come  ivith  us,  let  us  lurk  privily  for  the  inno- 
cent without  cause :  ive  shall  find  all  precious  substance,  we 
shall  f  II  our  houses  loith  spoil:  cast  in  thy  lot  among  us;  let 
us  all  have  one  purse,  — 

My  son,  walk  not  thou  in  the  way  with  them ;  refrain  thy 
foot  from  their  path : 

For  their  feet  run  to  evil,  and  make  haste  to  shed  blood. 

So  are  the  ways  of  every  one  that  is  greedy  of  gain  ;  which 
taketh  away  the  life  of  the  owners  thereof. 

Wisdom  crieth  tvithout ;  she  uttereth  her  voice  in  the  streets  ; 

She  crieth  in  the  chief  place  of  concourse,  in  the  openings 
of  the  gates :  in  the  city  she  uttereth  her  words,  saying, 

How  long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love  simplicity,  and  the 
scorners  delight  in  their  scorning,  and  fools  hate  hnoivledge  ? 

Turn  you  at  my  reproof;  behold,  I  will  pour  out  my  spirit 
unto  you,  I  will  make  known  my  words  unto  you. 

Because  I  have  called,  and  ye  refused;  I  have  stretched  out 
my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded; 

But  ye  have  set  at  naught  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none 
of  my  reproof; 

/  also  will  laugh  at  your  calamity ;  I  will  mock  when 
your  fear  cometh. 

When  your  fear  cometh  as  desolation,  and  your  destruction 
cometh  as  a  whirlwind;  when  distress  and  anguish  cometh 
upon  you ; 

Then  shall  they  call  upon  me,  but  I  loill  not  answer  ;  they 
shcdl  seek  me  early,  but  they  shall  not  find  me  : 

For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose  the  fear 
of  the  Lord: 

They  woidd  none  of  my  counsel;  they  despised  all  my 
reproof: 


46  THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

Therefore  shall  they  eat  of  the  fruit  of  their  own  Avaj, 
and  be  filled  with  their  own  devices. 

For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay  them,  and  the 
prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them. 

But  whoso  heai'keneth  unto  me  shall  dwell  safely,  and  shall 
be  quiet  from  fear  of  evil. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears! 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with 
pure  affection. 

PSALMS. 

■  Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor:  the  Lord  will 
deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

The  Lord  ivill  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive;  and  he 
shall  he  blessed  tipon  the  earth :  and  thou  loilt  not  deliver  him 
unto  the  ivill  of  his  enemies. 

The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed  of  languishing : 
thou  wilt  make  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

L  said,  0  Lord,  he  merciful  unto  me  ;  heal  my  soid;  for  I 
have  sinned  against  thee. 

Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me,  When  shall  he  die,  and 
his  name  perish  ? 

And  if  he  come  to  see  me,  he  speaketh  vanity :  his  heart 
gathereth  iniquity  to  itself;  when  he  goeth  abroad,  he  telleth  it. 

All  that  hate  me  whisper  together  against  me  :  against  me 
do  they  devise  my  hurt. 

Tea,  mine  own  familiar  friend,  in  whom  L  trusted,  ivhich 
did  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 

But  thou,  0  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me,  and  raise  me  up, 
that  I  may  requite  them. 

By  this  I  know  that  thou  favor  est  me,  because  mine  enemy 
doth  not  triumph  over  me. 

And  as  for  me,  thou  upholdest  me,  and  settest  me  before 
thy  face  for  ever. 


THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY.  47 

Blessed  he  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  everlasting,  and  to 
everlasting.     Amen,  and  Amen. 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-brooks,  so  panteth  my 
soul  after  thee,  0  God. 

3Iy  sold  tJiirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God:  ivhen  shall  I 
come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  Avhile  they 
continually  say  unto  me.  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  oict  my  soid  in  me  : 
for  I  had  gone  with  the  midtitude ;  I  went  rvith  them  to  the 
house  of  God,  \vith  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multi- 
tude that  kept  holy  day. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  dis- 
quieted in  me  ?  Hope  thou  in  God ;  for  I  shall  yet  praise 
him  for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

0  my  God,  my  soul  is  east  doion  loithin  me :  therefore  tvill 
I  remember  thee. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water-spouts  : 
all  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over  me. 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness  in  the  day- 
time, and  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my  prayer 
tinto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast  thou  forgotten  me  ? 
why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of  the  enemy  ? 

As  with  a  sivord  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  reproach  me  ; 
while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 
disquieted  within  me  ?  Hope  thou  in  God ;  for  I  sliall  yet 
praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

BENEDICTION  II. 


48  FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   EPIPHANY. 


FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 


COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of  so  many 
and  great  dangers,  that,  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of  our 
nature,  we  cannot  always  stand  upright ;  grant  to  us  such 
strength  and  protection  as  may  support  us  in  all  dangers,  and 
carry  us  through  all  temptations,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 


Behold,  the  Lord's  hand  is  not  shortened,  that  it  cannot 
save ;  neither  his  ear  heavy,  that  it  cannot  hear : 

But  your  iniquities  have  separated  between  you  and  your 
God,  and  your  sins  have  hid  his  face  from  you,  that  he  ivill 
not  hear. 

For  your  hands  are  defiled  with  iniquity :  your  lips  have 
spoken  lies,  your  tongue  hath  muttered  perverseness. 

None  calleth  for  justice,  nor  any  pleadeth  for  truth  :  they 
trust  in  vanity,  and  speak  lies:  they  conceive  mischief,  and 
bring  forth  iniquity. 

Their  feet  run  to  evil :  their  thoughts  are  thoughts  of  in- 
iquity ;  wasting  and  destruction  are  in  their  paths. 

TJie  way  of  peace  they  know  not  ;  and  there  is  no  judgment 
in  their  goings :  they  have  made  them  crooked  paths :  whoso- 
ever goeth  therein  shall  not  know  peace. 

Therefore  is  judgment  far  from  us,  neither  doth  justice 
overtake  us :  we  wait  for  light,  but  behold  obscurity ;  for 
brightness,  but  we  walk  in  darkness. 

We  grope  for  the  wall  like  the  blind,  and  we  grope  as 
if  we  had  no  eyes:  toe  stumble  at  noonday  as  in  the  night; 
we  are  in  desolate  places  as  dead  men. 


FOURTH    SUXDAY    AFTER    EPIPIIAXY.  49 

We  look  for  judgment,  but  there  is  none ;  for  salvation,  but 
it  is  far  off*  from  us. 

For  our  transgressions  are  multiplied  hefore  thee,  and  our 
sins  testify  against  us :  for  our  transgressions  are  with  us ; 
and  as  for  our  iniquities,  tee  hioiv  them  : 

In  transgressing  and  lying  against  the  Lord,  and  departing 
away  from  our  God,  speaking  oppression  and  revolt,  conceiv- 
insT  and  uttering  from  the  heart  words  of  falsehood. 

A7id  judgment  is  turned  aicay  hachvard,  and  justice  stand 
eth  afar  off:  for  truth  is  fallen  in  the  street,  and  equity  can- 
not enter. 

Yea,  truth  faileth ;  and  he  that  departeth  from  evil  maketh 
himself  a  prey :  and  the  Lord  saw  it,  and  it  displeased  him 
that  there  was  no  judgment. 

And  he  saw  that  thei-e  teas  no  man,  and  ivondered  that  there 
was  no  intercessor  ;  therefore  his  arin  hrought  salvation  unto 
him  ;  and  his  righteousness,  it  sustained  him. 

For  he  put  on  righteousness  as  a  breastplate,  and  an  helmet 
of  salvation  upon  his  head ;  and  he  put  on  the  garments  of 
vengeance  for  clothing,  and  was  clad  with  zeal  as  a  cloak. 

According  to  their  deeds,  accordingly  he  will  repay,  fury  to 
his  adversaries,  recompense  to  his  enemies. 

So  shall  they  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  the  west,  and 
his  glory  from  the  rising  of  the  sun.  When  the  enemy  shall 
come  in  like  a  flood,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  lift  up  a 
standard  against  him. 

And  the  Redeemer  shall  come  to  Zion,  and  unto  them  that 
turn  from  transgression,  saith  the  Lord. 

As  for  me,  this  is  my  covenant  with  them,  saith  the  Lord  : 
My  spirit  that  is  upon  thee,  and  my  words  which  I  have  put 
in  thy  mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy  mouth,  nor  out  of 
the  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed's 
seed,  saith  the  Lord,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever. 
0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 
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50  FOUKTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

PSALMS. 

Hear  this,  all  ye  people ;  give  ear,  all  ye  inhabitant^  of  the 
world  : 

Both  loiv  and  Jii<j]t,  rich  and  j)oor,  together. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom  ;  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart  shall  be  of  understanding. 

I u'ill  incline  mine  ear  to  a  jjarahle  ;  I  will  open  my  dark 
saying. 

Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  evil,  when  the  in- 
iquity of  my  heels  shall  compass  me  about  ? 

They  that  trust  in  their  icealth,  and  boast  themselves  in  the 
midtitude  of  their  riches  ; 

None  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem  his  brother,  nor 
give  to  God  a  ransom  for  hira  ; 

That  he  shoidd  still  live  for  ever,  and  not  see  corruption. 

For  we  see  that  wise  men  die,  likewise  the  fool  and  the 
brutish  person  perish,  and  leave  their  wealth  to  others. 

Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses  shcdl  continue  for 
ever,  and  their  dwelling-places  to  cdl  generations :  they  call 
their  lands  after  their  own  names. 

Nevertheless,  man  a  being  in  honor  abideth  not :  he  is  like 
the  beasts  that  perish. 

This  their  way  is  their  folly :  yet  their  posterity  approve 
their  sayings. 

Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave ;  death  shall  feed  on 
them ;  and  the  upright  shall  have  dominion  over  them  in  the 
morning ;  and  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the  grave  from 
their  dwelling. 

But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the  jioiver  of  the  grave  ; 
for  he  shall  receive  me. 

Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich,  when  the  glory 
of  his  house  is  increased : 

For  when  he  dieth,  he  shall  carry  nothing  away  ;  his  glory 
shall  not  descend  after  him  ; 


FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY.  51 

Though,  while  he  lived,  he  blessed  his  soul :  (and  men  will 
praise  thee  when  thou  dost  well  to  thyself:) 

He  shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fathers ;  they  shall  never 
see  light. 

Man  that  is  in  honor,  and  understandeth  not,  is  like  the 
beasts  that  perish. 

Why  hoastest  tJwu  thyself  in  mischief  0  mighty  man  ?  the 
goodness  of  God  endureth  continually. 

Thy  tongue  deviseth  mischief,  like  a  sharp  razor,  working 
deceitfully. 

Thou  lovesf  evil  more  than  good,  and  lying  rather  than  to 
speak  righteousness. 

Thou  lovest  all-devouring  words,  thou  deceitful  tongue. 

God  shall  likewise  destroy  thee  for  ever:  he  shall  take  thee 
cnvay,  and  pluck  thee  out  of  thy  divelliiig-place,  and  root  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  the  living. 

The  righteous  also  shall  see,  and  fear,  and  shall  laugh  at 
him: 

Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  made  not  God  his  strength  ;  hut 
trusted  in  the  ahundance  of  his  riches,  and  strengthened  him- 
self in  his  tvickedness. 

But  I  trust  in  the  mercy  of  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

I  ivill  praise  thee  for  ever,  because  thou  hast  done  it :  and  I 
will  wait  on  thy  name  ;  for  it  is  good. 

BENEDICTION    I. 


0 


FIFTH   SUNDAY  AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

COLLECT, 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  Church  and  house- 
hold continually  in  thy  true  religion  ;  that  they,  who  do 


52  FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  heavenly  grace,  may  evermore 
be  defended  by  thy  mighty  power,  thi-ough  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

PKOPHECIES. 

ISAIAH. 

For  Zion's  sake  will  I  not  hold  my  peace,  and  for  Jerusa- 
lem's sake  I  will  not  rest,  until  the  righteousness  thereof  go 
forth  as  brightness,  and  the  salvation  thereof  as  a  lamp  that 
burneth. 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  see  thy  righteousness,  and  all  Icings 
thy  glory:  and  thou  shalt  he  called  hy  a  new  name,  which  the 
mouth  of  the  Lord  shall  naniQ. 

Thou  shalt  also  be  a  crown  of  glory  in  the  hand  of  the 
Lord,  and  a  royal  diadem  in  the  hand  of  thy  God. 

Thou  shalt  no  more  he  termed  Forsalcen :  neither  shall  thy 
land  any  more  he  termed  Desolate ;  hut  thou  shalt  he  called 
Hephzi-hah,*  and  thy  land  Beulah.^ 

I  have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O  Jerusalem,  which 
shall  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night :  ye  that  make  men- 
tion of  the  Lord,  keep  not  silence  ; 

And  give  him  no  rest,  till  he  estahlish,  and  till  he  malce  Jeru- 
salem a  praise  in  the  earth. 

Go  through,  go  through  the  gates  ;  prepare  ye  the  way 
of  the  people  ;  cast  up,  cast  up  the  highway  ;  gather  out  the 
stones  ;  lift  up  a  standard  for  the  people. 

Behold,  the  Lord  hath  proclaimed  unto  the  end  of  the  ivorld, 
Say  ye,  Behold,  thy  salvation  cometh  ;  hehold,  his  reivard  is 
with  him,  and  his  work  hefore  him. 

And  they  shall  call  them.  The  holy  people.  The  redeemed 
of  the  Lord  :  and  thou  shalt  be  called.  Sought  out,  A  city  not 
forsaken. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me  ;  hecause  the  Lord 
hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  unto  the  meek :  he  hath 

*  j\ly-deljght-is-in-thee.  t  The  Wedded. 


FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY.  53 

sent  me  to  hind  up  the  hrohen-hearted,  to  proclaim  liberty  to  the 
captives,  and  the  opening  of  the  prison  to  them  that  are  hound  ; 

To  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord,  and  the  day 
of  vengeance  of  our  God  ;  to  comfort  all  that  mourn  ; 

To  appoint  unto  them  that  mourn,  to  give  unto  them  heautyfor 
ashes,  the  oilofjoyfor  mourning,  the  garment  of  praise  for  the 
spirit  of  heaviness :  that  they  might  he  called  Trees  of  Right- 
eousness, The  Planting  of  the  Lord,  that  he  might  he  glorified. 

And  they  shall  build  the  old  wastes,  they  shall  raise  up  the 
former  desolations,  and  they  shall  repair  the  waste  cities,  the 
desolations  of  many  generations. 

And  strangers  shall  stand  and  feed  your  flocks,  and  the  sons 
of  the  alien  shall  he  your  ploughmen,  and  your  vine-dressers. 

But  ye  shall  be  named  the  priests  of  the  Lord ;  men  shall 
call  you  the  ministers  of  our  God : 

For  your  shame  you  shcdl  have  douhle,  and  for  confusion  they 
shall  rejoice  in  their  portion :  everlasting  joy  shcdl  he  unto  you. 

For  I  the  Lord  love  judgment,  I  hate  robbery  for  burnt- 
offering  ;  and  I  will  direct  their  work  in  truth  ;  and  I  will 
make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  them. 

All  that  see  them  shcdl  achioicledge  them,  thcd  they  are  the 
seed  xohich  the  Lord  hath  Messed. 

I  will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be  joyful  in 
my  God  :  for  he  hath  clothed  me  with  the  garments  of  salva- 
tion, he  hath  covered  me  with  the  robe  of  righteousness,  as  a 
bridegroom  decketh  himself  with  ornaments,  and  as  a  bride 
adorneth  herself  with  her  jewels. 

For  as  the  earth  hringeth  foHh  her  hud,  and  as  the  garden 
causeth  the  things  that  are  sown  in  it  to  spring  forth  ;  so  the 
Lord  God  will  cause  righteousness  and  praise  to  spring  forth 
hefore  cdl  the  nations. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
wise  God, 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and  ever. 

5* 


54  FIFTH   SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 


PSALMS. 

In  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  put 
to  confusion. 

Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to  escape :  in- 
cline thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  may  continually 
resort :  thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save  me  ;  for  thou 
art  ray  rock  and  my  fortress. 

Deliver  me,  0  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wiclced,  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man. 

For  thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  God :  thou  art  my  trust 
from  my  youth. 

Let  my  mouth  he  filled  with  thy  praise  and  tvith  thy  honor 
all  the  day. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age  ;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth. 

For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me  ;  and  they  that  lay  loait 
for  my  soid  take  counsel  together, 

Saying,  God  hath  forsaken  him  :  persecute  and  take  him ; 
for  there  is  none  to  deliver  him. 

0  God,  be  not  far  from  me:  0  my  God,  make  haste  for  my 
help. 

1  will  hope  continually,  and  will  yet  praise  thee  more  and 
more. 

My  mouth  shall  shoio  forth  thy  righteousness  and  thy  salva- 
tion all  the  day  ;  for  I  know  not  the  numbers  thereof. 

I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God :  I  will  make 
mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even  of  thine  only. 

0  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  :  and  hitherto 
have  I  declared  thy  wondrous  works. 

When  I  am  old  and  gray-headed,  O  God,  forsake  me  not, 
until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this  generation,  and 
thy  power  to  every  one  that  is  to  come. 

Thy  righteousness  also,  0  God,  is  very  high,  who  hast  done 
great  things  :   0  God,  who  is  like  unto  thee  ? 


FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY.  55 

Thou,  whicli  hast  showed  me  great  and  sore  troubles,  shalt 
quicken  me  again,  and  shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the 
depths  of  the  earth. 

I icill  also  praise  thee,  even  thy  truth,  0  my  God:  unto  thee 
ivill  I  sing,  0  thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  thee  ;  and  my 
soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 

My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness  all  the  day 
long. 

O  God,  why  hast  thou  cast  us  off  for  ever?  why  doth 
thine  anger  smoke  against  the  sheep  of  thy  pasture  ? 

Rememher  thy  congregation,  %chich  thou  hast  purchased 
of  old;  the  rod  of  thine  inheritance,  which  thou  hast  re- 
deemed. 

Lift  up  thy  feet  unto  the  perpetual  desolations ;  even  all 
that  the  enemy  hath  done  wickedly  in  the  sanctuary. 

Why  tcithdrawest  thou  thy  hand,  even  thy  right  hand  ?  pluck 
it  out  of  thy  hosom. 

For  God  is  my  King  of  old,  working  salvation  in  the  midst 
of  the  earth. 

Thou  didst  divide  the  sea  hy  thy  strength :  thou  hrahest  the 
heads  of  the  dragons  in  the  ivaters. 

Thou  didst  cleave  the  fountain  and  the  flood  :  thou  driedst 
up  mighty  rivers. 

Tlie  day  is  thine,  the  night  also  is  thine :  thou  hast  prepared 
the  light  and  the  sun. 

Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth  :  thou  hast  made 
summer  and  winter. 

Rememher  this,  that  the  enemy  hath  reproached,  0  Lord,  and 
that  the  foolish  people  have  blasphemed  thy  name. 

O  deliver  not  the  soul  of  thy  turtle-dove  unto  the  multitude 
of  the  wicked:  forget  not  the  congregation  of  thy  poor  for 
ever. 

Have  respect  unto  the  covenant :  for  the  dark  places  of  the 
earth  are  full  of  the  habitations  of  cruelty. 


56  SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   EPirHANY. 

O  let  not  tlie  oppressed  return  ashamed :  let  the  poor  and 
needy  praise  thy  name. 

Arise,  0  God,  plead  thine  oivn  cause. 

BENEDICTION  VI. 


SIXTH   SUNDAY  AFTER   EPIPHANY. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested,  that  he  might 
make  us  the  sons  of  God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life ;  grant 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  that,  having  this  hope,  we  may  purify 
ourselves  even  as  he  is  pure  ;  that  when  he  shall  appear  again 
with  power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be  made  like  unto  him 
in  his  glorious  kingdom  ;  where  we  may  ascribe  blessing,  and 
honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  to  Him  who  sitteth  upon  the 
throne,  and  to  the  Lamb  for  ever  and  ever. 

PROPHECIES. 

ISAIAH. 

I  am  sought  of  them  that  asked  not  for  me  ;  I  am  found  of 
them  that  sought  me  not ;  I  said.  Behold  me,  behold  me,  unto 
a  nation  that  was  not  called  by  my  name. 

/  have  spread  out  my  hands  all  the  day  unto  a  rebellious 
people,  xvMch  walketh  in  a  xoay  that  was  not  good,  after  their 
own  thoughts  ; 

A  people  that  provoketh  me  to  anger  continually  to  my 
face  ;  that  sacrificeth  in  gardens  and  burncth  incense  upon 
altars ; 

Which  say,  Stand  hy  thyself,  come  not  near  to  me  ;  for  lam 
holier  than  thou. 


SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER   EPIPHANY.  57 

Behold,  it  is  written  before  me,  I  will  not  keep  silence,  but 
will  recompense,  even  recompense  into  tlieir  bosom, 

Toicr  iniquities,  and  the  iniquities  of  your  fathers  together, 
saith  the  Lord,  ivhich  have  burnt  incense  upon  the  mountains, 
and  blasphemed  me  upon  the  hills :  therefore  will  I  measure 
their  former  loorJc  into  their  bosom. 

Because,  when  I  called,  ye  did  not  answer ;  when  I  spake, 
ye  did  not  hear  ;  but  did  evil  before  mine  eyes,  and  did  choose 
that  wherein  I  delighted  not. 

Therefore,  thus  saith  the  Loi'd  God,  Behold,  my  servants 
shall  eat,  but  ye  shall  be  hungry:  behold,  my  servants  shall 
drinJc,  but  ye  shall  be  thirsty  ;  behold,  my  servants  shall  rejoice, 
but  ye  shall  be  ashamed. 

Behold,  my  servants  shall  sing  for  joy  of  heart,  but  ye  shall 
cry  for  sorrow  of  heart,  and  for  vexation  of  spirit. 

And  ye  shall  leave  your  name  for  a  curse  unto  my  chosen : 
for  the  Lord  God  shall  slay  thee,  and  call  his  servants  by 
another  naine. 

That  he  who  blesseth  himself  in  the  earth,  shall  bless  him- 
self in  the  God  of  truth  ;  and  he  that  sweareth  in  the  earth, 
shall  swear  by  the  God  of  truth  ;  because  the  former  troubles 
are  forgotten,  and  because  they  are  hid  from  mine  eyes. 

For  behold,  L create  new  heavens  and  a  neiv  earth;  and  the 
former  shall  not  be  remembered,  nor  come  into  mind. 

But  be  ye  glad  and  rejoice  for  ever  in  that  which  I  create : 
for,  behold,  I  create  Jerusalem  a  rejoicing,  and  her  people 

ajoy. 

And  I  tvill  rejoice  in  my  people :  and  the  voice  of  weeping 
shall  be  no  more  heard  in  thee,  nor  the  voice  of  crying. 

There  shall  be  no  more  thence  the  infant  of  days,  nor  an 
old  man  that  hath  not  filled  his  days  :  for  the  child  shall  die 
an  hundred  years  old ;  but  the  sinner  being  an  hundred  years 
old  shall  be  accursed. 

And  they  shall  build  houses,  and  inhcd>it  them  ;  and  they 
shall  plant  vineyards,  and  eat  the  fruit  of  them. 


58  SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    EPIPHANY. 

They  sliall  not  build  and  another  inhabit ;  and  they  shall 
not  plant  and  another  eat  :  for  as  the  days  of  a  tree  are  the 
days  of  my  people,  and  mine  elect  shall  long  enjoy  the  work 
of  their  hands. 

They  shall  not  labor  in  vain,  nor  bring  forth  for  trouble: 
for  they  are  the  seed  of  the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  and  their  off- 
spring with  them. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that,  before  they  call,  I  will  an- 
swer :  and  while  they  are  yet  speaking,  I  will  hear. 

The  ivolf  and  the  lamb  shall  feed  together.  They  shall  not 
hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy  mountain,  saith  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Lord's  name  be  fvaised. 

PSALMS. 

Make  haste,  0  God,  to  deliver  me :  make  haste  to  help 
me,  O  Lord. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  thee  :  and 
let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continucdly.  Let  God  be  mag- 
nified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy  ;  make  haste  unto  m«,  0  God  : 
thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ;  0  Lord,  make  no 
tarrying. 

Consider  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me  ;  for  L  do  not  for- 
get thy  law. 

Plead  my  cause,  and  deliver  me  :  quicken  me  according  to 
thy  word. 

Salvation  is  far  from  the  wiched :  for  they  seek  not  thy 
statutes. 

Great  are  thy  tender  mercies,  O  Lord ;  quicken  me  accord- 
ing to  thy  judgments. 

Many  are  mine  enemies  ;  yet  do  I  not  decline  from  thy  tes- 
timonies. 

I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved  ;  because  they 
kejit  not  thy  word. 


SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   EPIPHANY.  59 

Thy  loord  is  true  from  the  le g inning  :  and  every  one  of  thy 
righteous  judgments  endureth  for  ever. 

I  rejoice  at  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth  great  spoil. 
I  hate  and  abhor  lying  ;  hut  thy  latv  do  Hove. 
Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee :  because  of  thy  right- 
eous judgments. 

Great  peace  have  they  ivhich  love  thy  law  :  and  nothing  shall 
offend  them. 

Lord,  I  have  hoped  for  thy  salvation,  and  done  thy  com- 
mandments. 

My  sold  hath  hept  thy  testimonies  ;  and  I  love  them  exceed- 
ingly. 

Let  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O  Lord  :  give  me  under- 
standing according  to  thy  word. 

Let  my  supplication  come  hefore  thee :  deliver  me  according 
to  thy  word. 

My  lips  shall  utter  praise,  when  thou  hast  taught  me  thy 
statutes. 

My  tongue  shall  speah  of  thy  loord :  for  all  thy  command- 
ments are  righteousness. 

Let  thine  hand  help  me  :  for  I  have  chosen  thy  precepts. 
I  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  0  Lord  ;  and  thy  km  is  my 
delight. 

Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ;  and  let  thy  judg- 
ments help  me. 

/  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep  :  seek  thy  servant  ;  for 
I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

In  my  distress  I  cried  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me. 
Deliver  my  soul,    0  Lord,  from  lying  lips,  and  from   a 
deceitful  tongue. 

BENEDICTION  V. 


60  SEPTUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 


SEPTUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

a  RANT  unto  us,  0  merciful  Father,  resolution  and  con- 
stancy to  persevere  in  the  path  of  our  duty  to  the  end 
of  our  lives.  Let  no  prospect  of  danger  deter  us  from  doing 
that  which  is  right,  nor  any  enticement  of  evil  example  tempt 
us  to  forfeit  our  hope  of  immortality.  Preserve  us,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  from  every  evil  way,  and  conduct  us  in  the 
paths  of  innocence  and  virtue  to  eternal  life  ;  which  we  ask 
in  the  name  and  as  disciples  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Ainen. 

PKOPHECIES. 

JEREMIAH. 

Why  is  this  people  slidden  back  by  a  perpetual  backslid- 
ing ?  they  hold  fast  deceit,  they  refuse  to  return. 

I  hearkened  and  heard,  hut  they  sjmke  not  aright :  no  man 
repented  him  of  his  wicl-edness,  saying,  What  have  I  done? 
every  one  turned  to  his  course,  as  the  horse  rusheth  into  the 
battle. 

Yea,  the  stork  in  the  heaven  knoweth  her  appointed  times  ; 
and  the  turtle,  and  the  crane,  and  the  swallow,  observe  the 
time  of  their  coming:  but  my  people  know  not  the  judgment 
of  the  Lord. 

Hoio  do  ye  say,  We  are  wise,  and  the  laiv  of  the  Lord  is  with 
us  ?  I/O,  certainly  in  vain  made  he  it ;  the  pen  of  the  scribes  is 
in  vain. 

The  wise  men  are  ashamed,  they  are  dismayed  and  taken  : 
lo,  they  have  rejected  the  word  of  the  Lord ;  and  what  wis- 
dom is  in  them  ? 

For  they  have  healed  the  hurt  of  the  daughter  of  my  people 
slightly,  saying,  Peace,  peace  ;  when  there  is  no  peace. 


SEPTUAGESIMA    SUNDAY.  61 

Were  they  ashamed  when  they  had  committed  abomina- 
tion ?  nay,  they  were  not  at  all  ashamed,  neither  could  they 
blush  :  therefore  shall  they  fall  among  them  that  fall  ;  in  the 
time  of  their  visitation  they  shall  be  cast  down,  saith  the 
Lord. 

The  harvest  is  past,  the  summer  is  ended,  and  tee  are  not 
saved. 

For  the  hurt  of  the  daughter  of  my  people  am  I  hurt ; 
astonishment  hath  taken  hold  on  me. 

Is  there  no  halm  in  Gilead  ?  is  there  no  phi/sician  there  ?  wJiy 
then  is  not  the  health  of  the  daughter  of  7ni/  people  recovered'^ 

Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  O  people  that  enter  in  by 
these  gates ; 

Tims  saith  the  Lord,  Execute  ye  judgment  and  righteousness, 
and  deliver  the  spoiled  out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor :  and  do 
no  wrong,  do  no  violence  to  the  stranger,  the  fatherless,  nor  the 
widow,  neither  shed  innocent  blood  in  this  pHace. 

But  if  ye  will  not  hear  these  words,  I  swear  by  myself, 
saith  the  Lord,  that  this  house  shall  become  a  desolation. 

And  many  nations  shall  pass  hy,  and  they  shall  say  every 
man  to  his  neighbor,  Wherefore  hath  the  Lord  done  thus  ? 

Then  they  shall  answer,  Because  they  have  forsaken  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord  their  God,  and  worshipped  other  gods, 
and  served  them. 

Weep  ye  not  for  the  dead,  neither  bemoan  him  ;  but  weep 
sore  for  him  that  goeth  away. 

Woe  unto  him  that  buildeth  his  house  by  unrighteousness, 
and  his  chambers  by  wrong ;  that  useth  his  neighbor's  service 
without  wages,  and  giveth  him  not  for  his  work  ; 

That  saith,  I  will  build  me  a  wide  house,  and  large  chambers, 
and  cutteth  him  out  windows  ;  and  it  is  ceiled  with  cedar,  and 
painted  with  vermilion  ! 

Shalt  thou   reign   because   thou   closest   thyself  in   cedar? 
Did  not  thy  fother  eat  and  drink,  and  do  judgment  and  justice, 
and  then  it  was  well  with  him  ? 
6 


62  SEPTUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

He  judged  the  cause  of  the  poor  and  needy  ;  then,  it  loas  loell 
with  him :  ivas  not  this  to  know  me  ?  saith  the  Lord. 

But  thine  eyes  and  thy  heart  are  not  but  for  thy  covetous- 
ness,  and  for  oppression,  and  for  violence,  to  do  it. 

/  S2)alce  unto  thee  in  thy  prosperity  ;  hut  thou  saidst,  I  will 
not  hear :  this  hath  been  thy  manner  from  thy  youth,  that  thou 
oheyest  not  my  voice. 

Surely  then  shalt  thou  be  ashamed  and  confounded  for  all 
thy  wickedness. 

0  earth,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with  pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

0  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  :  I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 

/  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord,  among  the  pieople  :  and  L  loill 
sing  praises  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  thy  ftiercy  is  great  above  the  heavens,  and  thy  truth 
reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

i?e  thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth : 

That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered,  save  with  thy  right 
hand,  and  answer  me. 

God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness  ;  I  will  rejoice  ; 

Give  us  help  from  trouble  :  for  vain  is  the  help  of  man. 

Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly  ;  for  he  it  is  that  shall 
tread  down  our  enemies. 

Hold  not  thy  peace,  O  God  of  my  praise  ; 

For  the  mouth  of  the  ivicked  and  the  mouth  of  the  deceitful 
are  opened :  they  hare  spoken  ivith  a  lying  tongue. 

They  compassed  me  about  also  with  words  of  hatred ;  and 
fought  against  me  without  a  cause. 

For  my  love  they  are  my  adversaries  :  but  I  give  myself  unto 
prayer. 


SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY.  63 

Help  me,  O  Lord  my  God  :  0  save  me  according  to  thy 
mercy ; 

That  they  may  hioiv  that  this  is  thy  hand  ;  that  thou,  Lord, 
hast  done  it. 

I  will  greatly  praise  the  Lord  with  my  mouth ;  yea,  I  will 
praise  him  among  the  multitude. 

L^or  he  shall  stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  poor,  to  save  him 
from  those  that  condemn  his  soid. 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


SEXAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

OLORD  God,  who  seest  that  we  put  not  our  trust  in  any- 
thing which  we  do  ;  mercifully  grant  that  by  thy  power 
we  may  be  defended  against  all  adversity,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

JEREMIAH   AND    LAMENTATIONS. 

The  sin  of  Judah  is  written  with  a  pen  of  iron,  and  with 
the  point  of  a  diamond  :  it  is  graven  upon  the  table  of  their 
heart. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Cursed  he  the  man  that  trusteth  in 
man,  and  maketh  flesh  his  arm,  and  whose  heart  departeth  from 
the  Lord. 

For  he  shall  be  like  the  heath  in  the  desert,  and  shall  not 
see  when  good  cometh  ;  but  shall  inhabit  the  parched  places 
in  the  wilderness,  in  a  salt  land  and  not  inhabited. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  and  ichose  hope 
the  Lord  is : 


64  SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

For  he  shall  be  as  a  tree  planted  by  the  waters,  and  that 
spreadeth  out  her  roots  by  the  river,  and  shall  not  see  when 
heat  corneth,  but  her  leaf  shall  be  green ;  and  shall  not  be 
careful  in  the  year  of  drought,  neither  shall  cease  from  yielding 
fruit. 

The  heart  is  deceitful  above  all  things,  and  despei-atelt/ 
tvicked :  who  can  know  it  ? 

I  the  Lord  search  the  heart,  I  try  the  reins,  even  to  give 
every  man  according  to  his  ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit 
of  his  doings. 

As  the  partridge  sitteth  on  eggs,  and  hatcheth  them  not ;  so 
he  that  getteth  riches,  and  not  hy  right,  shall  leave  them  in  the 
midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his  end  shall  be  a  fool. 

A  glorious  high  throne  from  the  beginning  is  the  place  of 
our  sanctuary. 

0  Lord,  the  Hope  of  Israel,  all  that  forsake  thee  shall  be 
ashamed,  and  they  that  depart  from  me  shall  be  written  in  the 
earth,  because  they  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  the  fountain  of  liv- 
ing waters. 

Heal  me,  0  Lord,  and  I  shall  be  healed ;  save  me,  and  I 
shall  be  saved :  for  thou  art  my  praise. 

Be  not  a  terror  unto  me :  thou  art  my  hope  in  the  day  of 
evil. 

Thus  said  the  Lord  unto  me,  Go  and  stand  in  the  gate  of 
the  children  of  the  people,  and  in  all  the  gates  of  Jerusalem  ; 

Hear  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord,  all  that  enter  in  by  these  gates. 

Thus  saith  the  Loi'd :  Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  bear  no 
burden  on  the  Sabbath-day ; 

Neither  carry  fort] t  a  burden  out  of  your  houses  on  the  Sab- 
bath-day, neither  do  ye  any  loork ;  but  halloio  ye  the  Sabbath- 
day,  as  I  commanded  your  fathers. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  diligently  hearken  unto  me, 
saith  the  Lord,  to  bring  in  no  burden  through  the  gates  of  this 
city  on  the  Sabbath-day,  but  hallow  the  Sabbath-day,  to  do  no 
work  therein ; 


SEXAGESI3IA    SUNDAY.  65 

Then  shall  there  enter  into  the  gates  of  this  city  Icings  and 
princes  sitting  upon  the  throne  of  David,  riding  in  chariots 
and  on  horses  ;  and  this  city  shall  remain  for  ever. 

And  they  shall  come  from  the  plain,  and  from  the  moun- 
tains, and  from  the  south,  bringing  sacrifices  of  praise  unto 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

But  if  ye  ivill  not  hearken  unto  me  to  halloio  the  Sahbath-day 
and  not  to  hear  a  burden,  then  will  I  kindle  afire,  and  it  shall 
not  be  quenched. 

How  is  the  gold  become  dim ;  how  is  the  most  fine  gold 
changed !  the  stones  of  the  sanctuary  are  poured  out  in  the 
top  of  every  street. 

The  precious  sons  of  Zion,  comparable  to  fine  gold,  hoio 
are  they  esteemed  as  earthen  pitchers,  the  xoorh  of  the  hands  of 
the  potter  ! 

The  crown  is  fjillen  from  our  head :  woe  unto  us  that  we 
have  sinned ! 

For  this  our  heart  is  faint  ;  for  these  things  our  eyes  are  dim. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  remainest  for  ever ;  thy  throne  from  gener- 
ation to  generation. 

Tarn  thou  us  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  and  ice  shall  be  turned ; 
renew  our  days  as  of  old. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips ; 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  call  upon  his  name ;  make 
known  his  deeds  among  the  people. 

Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him :  talk  ye  of  all  his  icon- 
drous  woi'ks. 

Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name  :  let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice 
that  seek  the  Lord. 

Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  strength;  seek  his  face  evermore. 

Remember  his  marvellous  works  that  he   hath  done ;    his 
wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his  mouth  ; 
6* 


66 


SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 


He  is  the  Lord  our  God;  his  judgments  are  in  cdlthe  earth. 

He  hath  remembei'ed  his  covenant  for  ever,  the  word  which 
he  commanded  to  a  thousand  generations : 

Which  covenant  he  made  with  Ahrcdiam,  and  his  oath  unto 
Isaac  ; 

And  confirmed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a  law,  and  to  Israel 
for  an  everlasting  covenant ; 

When  they  ivere  hut  a  few  men  in  number  ;  yea,  very  few, 
and  strangers. 

When  they  went  from  one  nation  to  another,  from  one 
kingdom  to  another  people. 

He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong ;  yea,  he  reproved 
kings  for  their  sakes  ; 

Saying,  Touch  not  mine  anointed,  and  do  my  prophets  no 
harm. 

Moreover,  he  called  for  a  famine  upon  the  land;  he  hrahe 
the  tvhole  staff  of  bread. 

He  sent  a  man  before  them,  even  Joseph,  who  was  sold  for 
a  servant ; 

Whose  feet  they  hurt  ivith  fetters :  he  tvas  laid  in  iron  ; 

Until  the  time  that  his  word  came ;  the  word  of  the  Lord 
tried  him. 

The  king  sent  and  loosed  him  ;  even  the  ruler  of  the  people, 
and  let  him  go  free. 

He  made  him  lord  of  his  house,  and  ruler  of  all  his  sub- 
stance ; 

To  bind  his  princes  at  his  pleasure,  and  teach  his  senator's 
wisdom. 

And  he  increased  his  people  greatly,  and  made  them  strong- 
er than  their  enemies. 

He  sent  Moses  his  servant,  and  Aaron  whom  he  had  chosen. 

They  showed  his  signs  among  them,  and  wonders  in  the 
land  o    Ham. 

He  sent  darkness,  and  made  it  dark ;  and  they  rebelled  not 
against  his  ivork. 


SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY.  67 

He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  and  slew  their  fish. 

The  land  hrought  forth  frogs  in  abundance,  in  the  chambers 
of  their  kings. 

He  spake,  and  there  came  divers  sorts  of  flies,  and  lice  in 
all  their  coasts. 

He  gave  them  hail  for  rain,  and  flaming  fre  in  their  land. 

He  smote  their  vines  also,  and  their  fig-trees  ;  and  brake 
the  trees  of  their  coasts. 

He  spalce,  and  the  locusts  came,  and  caterpillars,  and  that 
without  number. 

And  did  eat  up  all  the  herbs  in  their  land,  and  devoured 
the  fruit  of  their  ground. 

He  smote  cdso  all  the  first-born  in  their  land,  the  chief  of  all 
their  strength. 

He  brought  them  forth  also  with  silver  and  gold  ;  and  there 
was  not  one  feeble  person  among  their  tribes. 

Egypt  was  glad  when  they  departed  ;  for  the  fear  of  them 
fell  upon  them. 

He  spread  a  cloud  for  a  covering,  and  fire  to  give  light  in 
the  night. 

The  people  asked,  and  he  brought  quails,  and  satisfied  them 
with  the  bread  of  heaven. 

He  opened  the  rock,  and  the  waters  gushed  out ;   they  ran 
in  the  dry  places  like  a  river. 

For  he  remembered  his  holy  promise,  and  Abraham  his  ser- 
vant. 

And  he  brought  forth  his  people  with  joy,  and  his  chosen 
with  gladness  ; 

And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen  :  and  they  inherited 
the  labor  of  the  people  ; 

That  they  might  observe  his  statutes,  and  keep  his  laws. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

BENEDICTION  VI. 


68  QUINQUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

QUINQUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings  without 
charity  are  nothing  worth ;  send  thy  Holy  Spirit  and  pour 
into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of  charity,  the  very 
bond  of  peace,  and  of  all  virtues  ;  without  which  whosoever 
liveth  is  counted  dead  before  thee.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for 
thy  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

LAMENTATIONS. 

The  Lord  hath  led  me,  and  brought  me  into  darkness,  but 
not  into  light. 

Jle  hath  set  me  in  darJc  places,  as  they  that  he  dead  of  old. 

He  hath  hedged  me  about,  that  I  cannot  get  out ;  he  hath 
made  my  chain  heavy. 

He  hath  enclosed  my  ways  toith  heion  stone,  he  hath  made  my 
paths  croohed. 

And  thou  hast  removed  my  soul  far  off  from  peace  ;  I  for- 
got prosperity. 

And  I  said,  My  strength  and  my  hope  is  perished  from  the 
Lord  ; 

Remembering  mine  affliction  and  my  misery,  the  worm- 
wood and  the  gall. 

My  soul  hath  them  still  in  remembrance,  and  is  humbled 
in  me. 

This  I  recall  to  my  mind,  therefore  have  I  hope. 

It  is  of  the  Lord's  inercies  that  tve  are  not  consumed,  because 
his  compassions  fail  not. 

They  are  new  every  morning :  great  is  thy  faithfulness. 

The  Lord  is  my  portion,  saith  my  soul;  therefore  loill  I 
hope  in  him. 


quinquagesi:ma  sundat.  G9 

The  Lord  is  good  unto  them  that  wait  for  him,  to  the  soul 
that  seeketh  him. 

It  is  good  that  a  man  should  both  hope  and  quietly  ivait  for 
the  salvation  of  the  Lord. 

It  is  good  for  a  man  that  he  bear  the  yoke  in  his  youth. 

He  sitteth  alone  and  heepeth  silence,  because  he  hath  borne  it 
upon  him. 

Pie  putteth  his  mouth  in  the  dust,  if  so  be  there  may  be 
hope. 

He  giveth  his  cheeh  to  him  that  smiteth  him  ;  he  is  filled  full 
with  reproach. 

For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  for  ever ; 

But  though  he  cause  grief  yet  will  he  have  compassion  ac- 
cording to  the  midtitude  of  his  mercies. 

For  he  doth  not  afflict  willingly,  nor  grieve  the  children 
of  men. 

To  crush  under  his  feet  all  the  prisoners  of  the  earth, 

To  turn  aside  the  right  of  a  man  before  the  face  of  the 
Most  High, 

To  subvert  a  man  in  his  cause,  the  Lord  approveth  not. 

Who  is  be  that  saith,  and  it  cometh  to  pass,  when  the 
Lord  commandeth  it  not  ? 

Wherefore  doth  a  living  man  complain,  a  man  for  the  pun- 
ishment of  his  sins? 

Let  us  search  and  try  our  ways,  and  turn  again  to  the 
Lord. 

Let  US  lift  up  our  heart  with  our  hands  unto  God  in  the 
heavens. 

Thou  hast  heard  my  voice  ;  hide  not  thine  ear  at  my 
breathing,  at  my  cry. 

Thou  drewest  near  in  the  day  that  I  ccdled  upon  thee  ;  thou 
saidst,  Fear  not. 

O  Lord,  thou  hast  pleaded  the  causes  of  my  soul ;  thou 
hast  redeemed  my  life. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  seen  my  wrong  ;  judge  thou  my  cause. 


70  QUINQUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
wise  God, 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever. 

PSALMS. 

Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  0  God ;  and  hide  not  thyself  from 
my  supplication. 

Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me, 

Because  of  the  oppression  of  the  wicked  :  for  they  cast 
iniquity  upon  me. 

3Iy  heart  is  sore  pained  xcithin  me  ;  and  the  terrors  of  death 
are  fallen  upon  me. 

And  I  said,  O  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove  !  for  then 
would  I  fly  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

Lo,  then  ivoidd  I  wander  far  off,  and  remain  in  the  toilder- 
ness. 

I  would  hasten  my  escape  from  the  windy  storm  and 
tempest. 

For  it  icas  not  an  enemy  that  reproached  7ne  ;  then  I  coidd 
have  borne  it ;  neither  was  it  he  that  hated  me,  that  did  mag- 
nify himself  against  me  ;  then  I  woxdd  have  hid  myself  from 
him  ; 

But  it  was  thou,  mine  equal,  my  guide,  and  mine  ac- 
quaintance. 

We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  loalhed  unto  the  house  of 
God  in  comjKmy. 

As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God ;  and  the  Lord  shall  save 
me. 

Evening,  and  morning,  and  cd  7ioon,  ivill  I  pray,  and  cry 
aloud ;  and  he  shcdl  hear  my  voice. 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sustain  thee  : 
he  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  be  moved. 

What  time  I  am  afraid  I  will  trust  in  thee.  In  God  I 
have  put  my  trust ;  I  will  not  fear  ivhat  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 


FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    LENT.  71 

Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O  God.  I  will  render  praises 
unto  thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soid  from  death  ;  ivilt  not  thou 
deliver  my  feet  from  falling,  that  I  may  tvalh  before  God  in 
the  light  of  the  living  ? 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me :  for  my 
soul  trusteth  in  thee :  yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I 
make  my  refuge,  until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 

/  will  cry  unto  God  most  high  ;  unto  God  that  performeth 
all  things  for  me. 

He  shall  send  from  heaven  and  save  me.  God  shall  send 
forth  his  mercy  and  his  truth. 

Be  thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens  ;  let  thy  glory  he 
above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  0  God,  my  heart  is  fixed ;  I  will  sing 
and  give  praise. 

For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens,  and  thy  truth  unto 
the  clouds. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens :  let  thy  glory 
be  above  all  the  earth. 

BENEDICTION   IV. 


FIRST   SUNDAY  IN   LENT. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  whose  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  for  our  sake 
did  fast  forty  days  and  forty  nights  ;  give  us  grace  to  use 
such  abstinence,  that,  our  flesh  being  subdued  to  the  spirit,  we 
may  ever  obey  thy  godly  motions  in  righteousness  and  true 
holiness,  to  thy  honor  and  glory.     Almighty  and  everlasting 


72  FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 

God,  who  liatest  nothing  Avhich  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  for- 
give the  sins  of  all  those  who  are  penitent ;  create  and  make 
in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts ;  that  we,  worthily  lamenting 
our  sins,  and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of 
thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and  forgiveness ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

JOEL   AND   JEKEMIAH. 

Sanctify  ye  a  fast,  call  a  solemn  assembly,  gather  the 
elders,  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  land,  into  the  house  of 
the  Lord  your  God,  and  cry  unto  the  Lord, 

Alas  for  the  day!  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  at  hand,  and 
as  a  destruction  from  the  Almighty  shall  it  come. 

Stand  in  the  gate  of  the  Lord's  house,  and  proclaim  there 
this  word,  and  say,  Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  that 
enter  in  at  these  gates  to  worship  the  Lord. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  Amend  your  ivays  and  your 
doings,  and  I  ivill  cause  you  to  dwell  in  this  place. 

Trust  ye  not  in  lying  words,  saying.  The  temple  of  the 
Lord,  The  temple  of  the  Lord,  The  temple  of  the  Lord,  are 
these. 

For  if  ye  thoroughly  amend  your  tcays  and  your  doings  ; 
if  you  thoroughly  execute  judgment  between  a  man  and  his 
neighbor  ; 

If  ye  oppress  not  the  stranger,  the  fatherless,  and  the  wid- 
ow, and  shed  not  innocent  blood  in  this  place,  neither  walk 
after  other  gods  to  your  hurt : 

Then  loill  L  cause  you  to  dwell  in  this  place,  in  the  land 
that  L gave  to  your  fathers,  for  ever  and  ever. 

Behold,  ye  trust  in  lying  words,  that  cannot  profit. 

Will  ye  steed,  murder,  and  commit  adultery,  and  swear 
falsely,  and  walk  after  other  gods  whom  ye  hioiv  not ; 

And  come  and  stand  before  me  in  this  house,  which  is 
called  by  my  name,  and  say.  We  are  delivered  to  do  all  these 
abominations  ? 


FIRST    SUNDAY   IN   LENT.  73 

Is  this  house  icliich  is  called  by  my  name  become  a  den  of 
robbers  in  your  eyes'^  behold,  I,  even  I,  have  seen  it,  saith  the 
Lord. 

But  go  ye  now  unto  my  place,  which  was  in  Shiloh,  where 
I  set  my  name  at  the  first,  and  see  what  I  did  to  it  for  the 
wickedness  of  my  people. 

And  now,  because  ye  have  done  all  these  ivories,  saith  the 
Lord,  and  I  spake  unto  you,  rising  up  early  and  speaking,  hut 
ye  heard  not ;  and  I  called  you,  hit  ye  ansivered  not  ; 

Therefore  will  I  do  unto  this  house,  which  is  called  by  my 
name,  wherein  ye  trust,  and  unto  the  place  which  I  gave  to 
you  and  to  your  fathers,  as  I  have  done  to  Shiloh. 

Do  they  2)rovol:e  me  to  anger  ?  saith  the  Lord :  do  they  not 
provoke  themselves,  to  the  confusion  of  their  oivn  faces  ? 

But  this  thing  commanded  I  them,  saying,  Obey  my  voice, 
and  I  Avill  be  your  God,  and  ye  shall  be  my  people;  and  walk 
ye  in  all  the  ways  that  I  have  commanded  you,  that  it  may  be 
well  unto  you. 

But  they  hearkened  not,  nor  inclined  their  ear,  but  ivalked 
in  the  counsels  and  in  the  imagination  of  their  evil  heart,  and 
went  backward,  and  not  forivard. 

Therefore  thou  shalt  speak  all  these  words  unto  them ;  but 
they  will  not  hearken  unto  thee :  thou  shalt  also  call  unto 
them ;  but  they  will  not  answer  thee. 

But  thou  shalt  say  unto  them,  This  is  a  nation  that  obeyeth 
not  the  voice  of  the  Lord  their  God,  nor  receiveth  correction  : 
truth  is  perished,  and  is  cut  off  from  their  mouth. 

Then  will  I  cause  to  cease  the  voice  of  mirth,  and  the  voice 
of  gladness,  the  voice  of  the  bridegroom,  and  the  voice  of  the 
bride  ;  for  the  land  shall  be  desolate. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  I^et  not  the  tvise  man  glory  in  his  wis- 
dom, neither  let  the  mighty  man  glory  in  his  might,  let  not  the 
rich  man  glory  in  his  riches. 

But  let  him  that  glorieth  glory  in  this,  that  he  understand- 
eth  and  knoweth  me,  that  I  am  the  Lord  which  exercise  lov- 


74  FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 

ing-kindness,  judgment,  and  righteousness  in  the  earth  ;  for 
in  these  things  I  delight,  saith  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised ! 

PSALMS. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  loving- 
kindness  :  according  ixnto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mei'cies 
blot  out  my  transgression. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions :  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me. 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight :  that  thou  mightest  he  justified  when  thou  speakest, 
a7id  be  clear  ivhen  thou  judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity ;  and  in  sin  did  my 
mother  conceive  me. 

Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts :  and  in  the 
hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean :  wash  me,  and 
I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness ;  that  the  hones  \vhich 
thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God;  and  reneio  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence  ;  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  tmto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation  ;  and  uphold  me 
with  thy  free  spirit : 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  Avays ;  and  sinnei'S 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  hlood-guiltiness,  0  God,  thou  God  of  my 


FIRST    SUNDAY   IN    LENT.  75 

salvatioti ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteous- 
ness. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips  ;  and  my  mouth  shall  show  forth 
thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  xooidd  I  give  it ;  thou 
delightest  not  in  hurnt-offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken  and  a 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion :  build  thou  the 
walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of  righteous- 
ness. • 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God.  Corrupt 
are  they,  and  have  done  cdfominable  iniquity:  there  is  none  that 
doeth  good. 

God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of  men, 
to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand,  that  did  seek 
God. 

Every  one  of  them  is  gone  back  ;  they  are  cdtogether  become 
filthy :  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

Have  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge  ?  who  eat 
up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread  :  they  have  not  called  upon 
God. 

There  loere  they  in  greed  fear,  where  no  fear  xoas :  for  God 
hath  scattered  the  bones  of  him  that  encampeth  against  thee. 

Save  me,  O  God,  by  thy  name,  and  judge  me  by  thy 
strength. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0  God ;  give  ear  to  the  icords  of  my 
mouth. 

Behold,  God  is  mine  helper :  the  Lord  is  with  them  that 
uphold  my  soul. 

I IV ill  praise  thy  name,  0  Lord,  for  it  is  good. 

BENEDICTION    I. 


76  SECOND    SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 


SECOND   SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of 
ourselves  to  help  ourselves  ;  keep  us  both  outwardly  in 
our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls ;  that  we  may  be  de- 
fended from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the  body, 
and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault  and  hurt  the 
soul,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

EZEKIEL. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying. 

Son  of  man,  these  men  have  set  tip  their  idols  in  their  hearty 
and  put  the  stumhling-hlock  of  their  iniquity  before  their  face : 
should  I  he  inquired  of  at  all  by  them  ? 

Therefore  speak  unto  them,  and  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  God :  Every  man  of  the  house  of  Israel  that  setteth 
up  his  idols  in  his  heart,  and  putteth  the  stumbling-block  of 
his  iniquity  before  his  face,  and  cometh  to  the  prophet,  I  the 
Lord  will  answer  him  that  cometh  according  to  the  multitude 
of  his  idols ; 

Therefore  say  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God,  Repent,  and  turn  yourselves  from  your  idols  ;  and  turn 
aioay  your  faces  from"  all  your  abominations. 

For  every  one  of  the  house  of  Israel,  or  of  the  stranger 
that  sojourneth  in  Israel,  which  separateth  himself  from  me, 
and  setteth  up  his  idols  in  his  heart,  and  putteth  the  stum- 
bling-block of  his  iniquity  before  his  face,  and  cometh  to  a 
prophet  to  inquire  of  him  concerning  me ;  I  the  Lord  will 
answer  him  by  myself 

And  they  shall  bear  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity:  the 


SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  77 

punishment  of  the  prophet  shall  he  even  as  the  punishment  of 
him  that  seeheth  unto  him  ; 

That  the  house  of  Israel  may  go  no  more  astray  from  me, 
neither  be  polluted  any  more  with  all  their  transgressions ; 
but  that  they  may  be  my  people,  and  I  may  be  their  God, 
saith  the  Lord  God. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  again  to  me,  saying, 

Son  of  man,  -when  the  land  sinneth  against  me  by  trespass- 
ing grievously,  then  will  I  stretch  out  mine  hand  upon  it,  and 
will  break  the  staff  of  the  bread  thereof,  and  will  send  famine 
upon  it,  and  will  cut  off  man  and  beast  from  it : 

Though  these  three  men,  Noah,  Daniel,  and  Joh,  ioere  in  it, 
tliey  should  deliver  hut  their  oivn  soids  hy  their  righteousness, 
saith  the  Lord  God. 

If  I  cause  noisome  beasts  to  pass  through  the  land,  and 
they  spoil  it,  so  that  it  be  desolate,  that  no  man  may  pass 
through  because  of  the  beasts : 

Though  these  three  men  were  in  it,  as  L  live,  saith  the  Lord 
God,  they  shall  deliver  jieither  sons  nor  daughters;  they  only 
shall  he  delivered,  hut  the  land  shall  he  desolate. 

Or  if  I  bring  a  swoi'd  upon  that  land,  and  say,  Sword,  go 
through  the  land  ;  so  that  I  cut  off  man  and  beast  from  it : 

Though  these  three  men  were  in  it,  as  I  live,  saith  the  Lord 
God,  they  shall  deliver  neither  sons  nor  daughters,  hut  they  only 
shall  he  delivered  themselves. 

Or  if  I  send  a  pestilence  into  that  land,  and  pour  out  my 
fury  upon  it  in  blood,  to  cut  off  from  it  man  and  beast : 

Though  Noah,  Daniel,  and  Joh  were  in  it,  as  L  live,  saith 
the  Lord  God,  they  shall  deliver  neither  son  nor  daughter  ;  they 
shall  hut  deliver  their  oivn  soids  hy  their  righteousness. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  How  much  more  when  I 
send  my  four  sore  judgments,  the  sword,  and  the  famine,  and 
the  noisome  beast,  and  the  pestilence,  to  cut  off  from  it  man 
and  beast ! 

Yet,  hehold,  therein  shall  he  left  a  remnant  that  shall  he 
7* 


7B  SECOND    SUNDAY    IN   LENT. 

brought  forth,  both  sons  and  daughters ;  behold,  they  shall 
come  forth  unto  you,  and  ye  shall  see  their  way  and  their 
doings :  and  ye  shall  be  comforted  concerning  the  evil  that 
I  have  brought  upon  you. 

And  they  shall  comfort  you,  when  ye  see  their  ways  and 
then'  doings  :  and  ye  shall  know  that  I  have  not  done  without 
cause  all  that  I  have  done  in  it,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

Moreover,  he  said  iinto  me,  Son  of  man,  all  my  coords  that  I 
shall  speak  unto  thee  receive  in  thine  heart,  and  hear  ivith 
thine  ears. 

And  go,  get  thee  unto  thy  people,  and  speak  unto  them, 
and  tell  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  whether  they  will 
hear,  or  whether  they  will  forbear. 

Then  the  spirit  took  me  up,  and  I  heard  behind  me  a  voice 
of  a  great  rushing,  saying,  Blessed  be  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
from  his  place. 

I  heard  also  the  noise  of  the  wings  of  living  creatures  that 
touched  one  another,  and  the  noise  of  wheels  over  against 
them,  and  a  noise  of  a  great  rushing. 

So  the  spirit  lifted  me  up,  and  took  me  away,  and  I  went  in 
bitterness,  in  the  heat  of  my  spirit :  but  the  hand  of  the  Lord 
loas  strong  upon  me. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  at  the  end  of  seven  days,  that  the 
word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying. 

Son  of  man,  I  have  made  thee  a  watchman  tmto  the  house 
of  Israel :  therefore  hear  the  ivord  at  my  mouth,  and  give  them 
warning  from  me. 

When  I  say  unto  the  wicked,  Thou  shalt  surely  die ;  and 
thou  givest  him  not  warning,  nor  speakest  to  warn  the  wicked 
from  his  wicked  way,  to  save  his  life  ;  the  same  wicked  man 
shall  die  in  his  iniquity :  but  his  blood  will  I  require  at  thine 
hand. 

Tet  if  thou  warn  the  wicked,  and  he  turn  not  from  his  wick- 
edness, nor  from  his  wicked  way,  he  shall  die  in  his  iniquity  : 
but  thou  hast  delivered  thy  sold. 


SECOND    SUNDAY    IN   LENT.  79 

Again,  when  a  righteous  man  doth  turn  from  his  righteous- 
ness, and  commit  iniquity,  and  I  lay  a  stumbling-block  before 
him,  he  shall  die  :  because  thou  hast  not  given  him  warning, 
he  shall  die  in  his  sin,  and  his  righteousness  which  he  hath 
done  shall  not  be  remembered ;  but  his  blood  will  I  require 
at  thine  hand. 

Nevertheless,  if  thou  loarn  the  righteous  man,  that  the  right- 
eous sin  not,  and.he  doth  not  sin,  he  shall  surely  live,  because  he 
is  learned:  also  thou  hast  delivered  thy  soid. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears ! 

That  ice  may  hear  jneekly  thy  word  and  receive  it  with  pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

0  God,  thou  hast  cast  us  off,  thou  hast  scattered  us,  thou 
hast  been  displeased ;  0  turn  thyself  to  us  again. 

Thou  hast  made  the  earth  to  tremble  ;  thou  hast  broken  it : 
heal  the  breaches  thereof;  for  it  shaketh. 

Thou  hast  showed  thy  people  hard  things ;  thou  hast  made 
us  to  drink  the  wine  of  astonishment. 

Thou  hast  given  a  banner  to  them  that  feared  thee,  that  it 
may  be  displayed  because  of  the  truth. 

That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered,  save  with  thy  right 
hand,  and  hear  me. 

God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness:  I  will  rejoice. 

Who  will  bring  me  into  the  strong  city  ? 

Wilt  not  thou,  0  God,  which  hadst  cast  us  off?  and  thou, 
0  God,  which  didst  not  go  out  with  our  armies  ? 

Give  us  help  from  trouble :  for  vain  is  the  help  of  man. 

Through  God  ive  shall  do  valiantly,  for  he  it  is  that  shall 
tread  down  our  enemies. 

Hear  my  cry,  O  God  ;  attend  unto  my  prayer. 

From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  thee,  when  my  heart 
is  overwhelmed:  lead  me  to  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 


80  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

For  thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me,  and  a  strong  tower 
from  the  enemy. 

I  will  abide  in  tliy  tahernacle  for  ever;  I  xoill  trust  in  the 
covert  of  thy  wings. 

For  thou,  0  God,  hast  heard  my  vows  :  thou  hast  given  me 
the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  thy  name. 

I  shall  abide  before  God  for  ever :  0  prepare  mercy  and 
truth,  which  may  preserve  me. 

So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thy  name  for  ever,  that  I  may 
daily  perform  my  vows. 

0  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  thy  lorath,  nor  chasten  me  in  thy 
hot  displeasure  ! 

For  thine  arrows  have  deeply  pierced  me,  and  thy  hand 
hath  been  heavy  upon  me. 

There  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh,  because  of  thine  anger  ; 
nor  rest  in  my  bones,  because  of  my  sin. 

For  my  iniquities  have  gone  over  my  head ;  like  a  heavy 
burden,  they  are  more  than  I  can  bear. 

O  Lord,  thou  hiowest  all  my  desire,  and  my  groaning  is  not 
hidden  from  thee  ! 

My  heart  panteth  ;  my  strength  faileth  me ;  the  very  light 
of  my  eyes  is  gone  from  me. 

L  am  like  one  who  heareth  nothing,  and  in  whose  mouth  is 
no  reply. 

But  in  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  trust ;  thou  wilt  hear,  0  Lord, 
my  God! 

For  I  have  prayed.  Let  them  not  rejoice  over  me  ;  let  them 
not  exult  at  the  slipping  of  my  feet! 

For  I  confess  my  iniquity,  and  am  troubled  on  account  of 
my  sin. 

Forsake  me  not,  0  Lord!      0  my  God,  be  not  far  from  me  ! 

Make  haste  to  mine  aid,  O  Lord,  my  salvation ! 

Truly  my  soid  loaiteth  upon  God :  from  him  cometh  my  sal- 
vation. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my  defence  : 
I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  81 

How  long  ivill  ye  imagine  mischief  against  a  man?  ye  shall 
he  slain  all  of  you :  as  a  hoioing  wall  shall  ye  he,  and  as  a 
tottering  fence. 

They  only  consult  to  cast  him  down  from  his  excellency ; 
they  delight  in  lies  :  they  bless  with  their  mouth,  but  they 
curse  inwardly. 

3Iy  soul,  tvait  thou  only  upon  God :  for  my  expectation  is 

from  him. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation :  he  is  my  defence : 

I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory:  the  rock  of  my 
strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  him  at  all  times,  ye  people ;  pour  out  your  heart 
before  him  :  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of  high  de- 
gree are  a  lie :  to  he  laid  in  the  halance,  they  are  altogether 
lighter  than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression,  become  not  vain  in  robbery:  if 
riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

God  hath  spolen  once  ;  twice  have  I  heard  this,  that  power 
helongeth  unto  God. 

Also  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  belongeth  mercy  :  for  thou  ren- 
derest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 
BENEDICTION  IT. 


THIRD   SUNDAY  IN   LENT. 

COLLECT. 

WE  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the  hearty 
desires  of  thy  humble  servants,  and  stretch  forth  the 
right  hand  of  thy  majesty,  to  be  our  defence  against  all  our 
enemies,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Aynen. 


82  THIRD    SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 

PKOPHECIES. 

EZEKIEL. 

For  in  mine  holy  mountain,  saith  the  Lord  God,  there 
shall  all  of  them  in  the  land  serve  me  :  there  will  I  accept 
them,  and  there  will  I  require  your  offerings,  with  all  your 
holy  things. 

I  will  accept  you  when  I  bring  you  out  from  the  people,  and 
gather  you  out  of  the  countries  wherein  ye  have  been  scattered  ; 
and  I  will  he  sanctified  in  you. 

And  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord,  when  I  shall  bring 
you  into  the  country  for  the  which  I  lifted  up  mine  hand  to 
give  it  to  your  fathers. 

And  there  shall  ye  remember  your  ways,  and  all  your  doings, 
wherein  ye  have  been  defied ;  and  ye  shall  loathe  yourselves  in 
your  own  sight,  for  all  your  evils  that  ye  have  committed. 

And  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord,  when  I  have 
wrought  with  you  for  my  name's  sake,  not  according  to  your 
wicked  ways,  nor  according  to  your  corrupt  doings,  0  ye  house 
of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

Moreover,  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying,  ■ 

Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  toward  the  south,  and  drop  thy 
word  toward  the  south,  and  prophesy  against  the  forest  of  the 
south  field ; 

And  say  to  the  forest  of  the  south.  Hear  the  ivord  of  the 
Lord,  l^hus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold,  I  will  kindle  a  fire  in 
thee,  and  it  shall  devour  every  green  tree  in  thee,  and  every 
dry  tree :  the  fiaming  fiame  shall  not  be  quenched. 

And  all  flesh  shall  see  that  I  the  Lord  have  kindled  it :  it 
shall  not  be  quenched. 

The  soul  that  sinneth,  it  shall  die.  The  son  shall  not  bear 
the  iniquity  of  the  father,  neither  shall  the  father  bear  the  in- 
iquity of  the  son  ;  the  righteousness  of  the  righteous  shall  be 
upon  him,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  be  upon  him. 

But  if  the  wicked  will  turn  from  all  his  sins  that  he  hath 


THIRD    SUNDAY   IN    LENT.  83 

committed,  and  keep  all  my  statutes,  and  do  that  which  is 
lawful  and  right,  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not  die. 

All  /lis  transgressions  that  he  hath  committed,  they  shall  not 
be  mentioned  unto  him:  in  his  righteousness  that  lie  hath  done, 
he  shall  live. 

Have  I  any  pleasure  at  all  that  the  wicked  should  die  ? 
saith  the  Lord  God ;  and  not  that  he  should  return  from  his 
ways,  and  live  ? 

But  tohen  the  righteous  turneth  aivay  from  his  7-ighfeousness, 
and  committeth  iniquity,  and  doeth  according  to  all  the  ahom- 
inations  that  the  loiched  man  doeth,  shall  he  live  ?  All  his 
righteousness  that  he  hath  done  shall  not  he  mentioned :  in  his 
trespass  that  he  hath  trespassed,  and  in  his  sin  that  he  hath 
sinned,  in  them  shall  he  die. 

Yet  ye  say,  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  not  equal.  Hear  now, 
O  house  of  Israel.  Is  not  my  way  equal  ?  are  not  your  ways 
unequal  ? 

When  a  righteous  man  turneth  away  from  his  righteousness, 
and  committeth  iniquity,  and  dieth  in  them  ;  for  his  iniquity 
that  he  hath  done,  shall  he  die. 

Again,  when  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wick- 
edness that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive. 

Because  he  considereth,  and  turneth  away  from  all  his  trans- 
gressions that  he  hath  committed,  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall 
not  die. 

Yet  saith  the  house  of  Israel,  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  not 
equal.  O  house  of  Israel,  are  not  my  ways  equal  ?  are  not 
your  ways  unequal  ? 

Therefore  I  will  judge  you,  every  one  according  to  his  ways, 
saith  the  Lord  God.  Repent,  and  turn  yourselves  from  cdl 
your  transgressions  ;  so  iniquity  shall  not  he  your  ruin. 

Cast  away  from  you  all  your  transgressions,  whereby  ye 
have  transgressed,  and  make  you  a  new  heart  and  a  new 
spirit :  for  why  will  ye  die  ? 


84  THIRD    SUNDAY  IN   LENT. 

For  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth,  saith 
the  Lord  God ;  wherefore  turn  yourselves,  and  live  ye. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  shoiv  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

O  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  anger,  neither  chasten 
me  in  thy  hot  displeasure. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  Lord ;  for  I  am  weak:  0  Lord, 
heal  me  ;  for  my  hones  are  vexed. 

My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed :  but  thou,  0  Lord,  how  long  ? 

Return,  0  Lord,  deliver  my  soid :  0  save  me  for  thy  mer- 
cies^ sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  thee :  in  the 
grave  who  shall  give  thee  thanks  ? 

Depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity :  for  the  Lord 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  iceeping. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication  ;  the  Lord  will 
receive  my  prayer. 

0  Lord  my  God,  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust ;  save  me  from 
all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver  me  ; 

Lest  he  tear  my  soul  like  a  lion,  rending  it  in  pieces,  while 
there  is  none  to  deliver. 

0  Lord  my  God,  if  I  have  done  this  ;  if  there  he  iniquity 
171  my  hands  ; 

If  I  have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  was  at  peace  with 
me; 

Let  the  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and  take  it ;  yea,  let  him 
tread  down  my  life  upon  the  earth,  and  lay  mine  honor  in  the 
dust. 

Arise,  O  Lord;  lift  up  thyself,  and  awake  for  me  to  the 
judgment  that  thou  hast  commanded. 

So  shall  the  congregation  of  the  people  compass  thee  ahout : 
for  their  sakes,  therefore,  return  thou  on  high. 


THIRD    SUNDAY   IN   LENT.  85 

The  Lord  shall  judge  the  people  :  judge  me,  0  Lord,  ac- 
cording to  my  righteousness,  and  according  to  mine  integrity 
that  is  in  me. 

0,  let  the  wiclcedness  of  the  ivicJced  come  to  an  end ;  hut 
establish  the  just :  for  the  righteous  God  trieth  the  hearts  and 
reins. 

My  defence  is  of  God,  which  saveth  the  upright  in  heart. 

God  judgeth  the  righteous,  and  God  is  angry  with  the  wiched 
every  day. 

I  will  praise  the  Lord  according  to  his  righteousness ;  and 
will  sing  praise  to  the  name  of  the  Lord  most  high. 

0  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  cdl  the  earth  ! 
who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou  or- 
dained strength,  because  of  thine  enemies ;  that  thou  mightest 
still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy  fingers ;  the 
moon  and  the  stars,  ivhich  thou  hast  ordained : 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son  of 
man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  loivcr  than  the  angels,  and 
hast  crotoned  him  tvith  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of  thy 
hands  :  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet. 

All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field. 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  Avhatsoever 
passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  sea. 

0  Lord,  our  Lord,  hoio  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth  ! 

1  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord,  with  my  whole  heart ;  I  will 
show  forth  all  thy  marvellous  works. 

Livill  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee :  IidHI  sing  pirtise  to  thy 
7ia7ne,  0  thou  Most  High. 

For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right  and  my  cause ;  thou 
satest  in  the  throne  judging  right. 

BENEDICTION  XII. 
8 


86  FOURTH    SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


COLLECT. 

/^  RANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Ahuighty  God,  that  we,  who 
vJ  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished, 
by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully  be  relieved, 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 


Hear,  all  ye  people ;  hearken,  O  earth,  and  all  that  therein 
is  :  and  let  the  Lord  God  be  witness  against  you,  the  Lord 
from  his  holy  temple. 

For,  hehold,  the  Lord  cometh  forth  out  of  his  place,  and  ivill 
come  down,  and  tread  upon  the  high  places  of  the  earth. 

And  the  mountains  shall  be  molten,  and  the  valleys  shall 
be  cleft,  as  wax  before  the  fire,  and  as  the  waters  that  are 
poured  down  a  steep  place. 

Hear  ye  now  what  the  Lord  saith:  Arise,  contend  thou  he- 
fore  the  mountains,  and  let  the  hills  hear  thy  voice. 

Hear  ye,  O  mountains,  the  Lord's  controversy,  and  ye 
strong  foundations  of  the  earth :  for  the  Lord  hath  a  contro- 
versy with  his  people,  and  he  will  plead  with  Israel. 

0  my  people,  what  have  I  done  unto  thee  ?  and  xoherein 
have  I  wearied  thee'}  testify  against  me. 

For  I  brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  re- 
deemed thee  out  of  the  house  of  servants ;  and  I  sent  before 
thee  Moses,  Aaron,  and  Miriam. 

Wherewith  shall  L  come  hefore  the  Lord,  and  hoio  myself 
before  the  high  God"?  shall  I  come  hefore  him  ivith  hurnt- 
offerings,  tvith  calves  of  a  year  old  ? 

Shall  I  give  my  first-born  for  my  transgression,  the  fruit  of 
my  body  for  the  sin  of  my  soul  ? 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  87 

He  hath  showed  thee,  0  man,  what  is  good  ;  and  what  doth 
the  Lord  require  of  thee,  hut  to  do  justly,  and  to  love  merctj,and 
to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God'? 

The  Lord's  voice  crieth  unto  the  city,  and  the  man  of 
Avisdom  shall  see  thy  name :  hear  ye  the  rod,  and  who  hath 
appointed  it. 

Are  there  yet  the  treasures  of  ivickedness  in  the  house  of  the 
toicTied,  and  the  scant  measure  that  is  ahominahle  ? 

Shall  I  count  them  pure  with  the  wicked  balances,  and  with 
the  bag  of  deceitfid  weights .'' 

For  the  rich  men  thereof  are  fuU  of  violence,  and  the  inJiab- 
itants  thereof  have  spoken  lies,  and  their  tongue  is  deceitful  in 
their  mouth. 

Therefore  also  will  I  make  thee  sick  in  smiting  thee,  in 
making  thee  desolate  because  of  thy  sins. 

Thou  shah  eat,  hut  not  he  satisfied;  and  thy  casting  doivn 
shall  he  in  the  midst  of  thee  ;  and  that  which  thou  deliverest 
will  I  give  up  to  the  sword. 

Woe  to  them  that  devise  iniquity  and  work  evil  upon  their 
beds !  when  the  morning  is  light,  they  practise  it,  because  it  is 
in  the  power  of  their  hand. 

And  they  covet  fields,  and  take  them  hy  violence  :  and  houses, 
and  take  them  away:  so  they  oppress  a  man  and  his  house,  even 
a  man  and  his  heritage. 

In  that  day  shall  one  take  up  a  parable  against  you,  and 
lament  with  a  doleful  lamentation,  and  say,  We  be  utterly 
spoiled  ;  he  hath  changed  the  portion  of  my  people :  how  hath  he 
removed  it  from  me  !  turning  away,  he  hath  divided  our  fields. 
Is  the  spirit  of  the  Lord  straitened .?  are  these  his  doings  f 
do  not  my  ivords  do  good  to  him  that  ivalketh  uprightly  ? 
Arise  ye,  and  depart ;  for  this  is  not  your  rest. 

Noio  unto  the  lung  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only  wise 
God, 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and  ever. 


FOURTH    SUNDAY   IN    LENT. 


PSALMS. 


Why  standest  thou  afar  off,  0  Lord  ?  why  hidest  thou  thy- 
self in  times  of  trouble  ? 

The  wicked  in  his  pride  doth  ■persecute  the  poor :  let  them  he 
take7i  in  the  devices  thcd  they  have  imagined. 

Tor  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart's  desire,  and  blesseth 
the  covetous,  whom  the  Lord  abhorreth. 

The  ivicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance,  will  not 
seek  after  God:   God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts. 

His  ways  are  always  grievous ;  thy  judgments  are  far 
above,  out  of  his  sight:  as  for  all  his  enemies,  he  puffeth 
at  them. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  I  shall  not  he  moved  ;  for  I  shcdl 
never  he  in  adversity. 

His  mouth  is  full  of  cui'sing  and  deceit  and  fraud  ;  under 
his  tongue  is  mischief  and  vanity. 

He  sitteth  in  the  lurking-places  of  the  villages  ;  his  eyes  are 
privily  set  against  the  poor. 

He  lieth  in  wait  secretly,  as  a  lion  in  his  den :  he  lietli  in 
wait  to  catch  the  poor  :  he  doth  catch  the  poor,  when  he 
draweth  him  into  his  net. 

He  croucheth,  and  humhleth  himself  that  the  poor  may  fall 
hy  his  strong  ones. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath  forgotten  :  he  hideth 
his  face  ;  he  will  never  see  it. 

Arise,  0  Lord  ;  0  God,  lift  up  thine  hand:  forget  not  the 
humhle. 

Wherefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn  God  ?  he  hath  said  in 
his  heart,  Thou  wilt  not  require  it. 

Thou  hast  seen  it  ;  for  thou  heholdest  mischief  and  spite,  to 
requite  it  ivith  thy  hand :  the  poor  committeth  himself  unto 
thee  ;  thou  art  the  helper  of  the  fatherless. 

The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever. 

Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humhle :  thou  wilt 
prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear  ; 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  89 

To  judge  tlie  fatherless  and  the  oppressed,  that  the  man  of 
the  earth  may  no  more  oppress. 

HeJp,  Lord;  for  the  godly  man  ceaseth ;  for  the  faithful 
fail  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

They  speak  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbor :  with  flat- 
tering Hps,  and  with  a  double  heart,  do  they  speak. 

The  Lord  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the  tongue  that 
speaheth  proud  things  ; 

"Who  have  said.  With  our  tongue  will  we  prevail ;  our  lips 
are  our  own  :  who  is  lord  over  us  ? 

For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of  the  needy, 
now  toill  L  arise,  saith  the  Lord ;  Iivill  set  him  in  safety  from 
Mm  that  puffeth  at  him. 

The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words ;  as  silver  tried  in  a 
furnace  of  earth,  purified  seven  times. 

Thou  shalt  keep  them,  0  Lord,  thou  shalt  preserve  them 
from  this  generation  for  ever. 

The  wicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the  vilest  men  are 
exalted. 

Ln  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust:  hoio  say  ye  to  my  soid,  Flee  as 
a  bird  to  your  mountain  ? 

For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow,  they  make  ready  their 
arrow  upon  the  string,  that  they  may  privily  shoot  at  the  up- 
right in  heart. 

Lf  the  foundations  he  destroyed,  what  can  the  righteous  do  ? 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple,  the  Lord's  throne  is  in 
heaven :  his  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids  try,  the  children  of  men. 

Tlie  Lord  trieth  the  righteous  :  hut  the  loicJced,  and  him  that 
loveth  violence,  his  soid  hateth. 

Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brimstone, 
and  an  horrible  tempest :  this  shall  be  the  portion  of  their 
cup. 

For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness  ;  his  countenance 
doth  behold  the  upright. 

BENEDICTION  XIII. 

8* 


90  FIFTH    SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 


FIFTH   SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

COLLECT. 

WE  beseech  thee,  0  Father,  who  delightest  in  mercy,  and 
art  not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  to  grant  unto  us 
the  pardon  of  all  our  sins,  and  a  joyful  hope  of  thine  appro- 
bation ;  and  to  assist  us  in  forsaking  all  our  evil  ways,  and 
returning  to  the  path  of  thy  commandments ;  that,  when  our 
days  on  earth  shall  be  finished,  we  may  obtain  everlasting 
life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ainen. 

PROPHECIES. 

HAGGAI  AND  ZECHARIAH. 

Yet  now  be  strong,  all  ye  people  of  the  land,  saith  the 
Lord,  and  work  :  for  I  am  with  you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

According  to  the  word  that  I  covenanted  tvith  you,  so  my 
spirit  remaineth  among  you :  fear  ye  not. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  Yet  once,  it  is  a  little 
while,  and  I  will  shake  the  heavens,  and  the  earth,  and  the 
sea,  and  the  dry  land  ; 

And  I  loill  shake  all  nations,  and  the  desire  of  all  nations 
shall  come :  and  I  will  fill  this  house  with  glory,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts. 

The  silver  is  mine,  and  the  gold  is  mine,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

The  glory  of  this  latter  house  shall  he  greater  than  of  the 
former,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts :  and  in  this  place  will  I  give 
peace,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Therefore  say  thou  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts.  Turn  ye  unto  me,  and  I  will  turn  unto  you. 

Be  ye  not  as  your  fathers,  unto  whom  the  former  prophets 
have  cried,  saying.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Turn  ye  noto 


FIFTH    SUNDAY   IN    LENT.  91 

from  your  evil  icays,  and  from  your  evil  doings :  hut  they  did 
not  hear,  nor  hearken  unto  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

Your  fathers,  where  are  they  ?  and  the  prophets,  do  they 
live  for  ever  ? 

But  my  words  and  my  statutes,  which  I  commanded  my 
servants  the  prophets,  did  they  not  tahe  hold  of  your  fathers'^ 
and  they  returned  and  said,  Like  as  the  Lord  of  hosts  thought 
to  do  unto  us,  according  to  our  tvays,  and  according  to  our 
doings,  so  hath  he  dealt  ivith  us. 

Then  I  tiu-ned,  and  lifted  up  mine  eyes,  and  looked,  and 
behold  a  flying  roll. 

And  he  said  unto  me,  What  seest  thou  ?  and  L  anstvered,  L 
see  a  flying  roll. 

Then  said  he  unto  me,  This  is  the  curse  that  goeth  forth 
over  the  face  of  the  whole  earth :  for  every  one  that  stealeth 
shall  be  cut  off  as  on  this  side  according  to  it ;  and  every 
one  that  sweareth  shall  be  cut  off  as  on  that  side  according 
to  it. 

/  tvill  bring  it  forth,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  it  shall 
enter  into  the  house  of  the  thief  and  into  the  house  of  him  that 
sweareth  falsely  hy  my  name :  and  it  shall  remain  in  the  midst 
of  his  house,  and  shall  consume  it  with  the  timber  thereof  and 
the  stones  thereof. 

And  speak  unto  him,  saying,  Thus  speaketh  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  saying,  Behold  the  man  whose  name  is  The  Branch  : 
and  he  shall  grow  up  out  of  his  place,  and  he  shall  build  the 
temple  of  the  Lord  : 

Even  he  shall  build  the  temple  of  the  L^ord  ;  and  he  shall 
bear  the  glory,  and  shall  sit  and  ride  upon  his  throne  ;  and  he 
shall  be  a  priest  upon  his  throne :  and  the  counsel  of  peace 
shall  be  between  them  both. 

And  they  that  are  far  off  shall  come  and  build  the  temple 
of  the  Lord  ;  and  ye  shall  know  that  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath 
sent  me  unto  you.  And  this  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  will 
diligently  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord  your  God. 


92  FIFTH    SUNDAY   IN   LENT. 

In  that  day  there  shall  he  a  fountain  opened  for  sin  and  for 
uncleanness. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  that  I  will  cut  off  the  names  of  the  idols  out  of  the  land, 
and  they  shall  no  more  be  remembered ;  and  also  I  will  cause 
the  prophets  and  the  unclean  spirit  to  pass  out  of  the  land. 

AioaJce,  0  sword,  against  my  shepherd,  and  against  the  man 
that  is  my  fellow,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  ;  smite  the  shepherd, 
and  the  sheep  shall  he  scattered;  and  I  will  turn  mine  hand 
%ipon  the  little  ones. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  the  light  shall 
not  be  clear  nor  dark. 

But  it  shall  he  one  day,  xohich  shall  he  hnotvn  to  the  Lord, 
not  day,  nor  night ;  hut  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  at  evening 
time  it  shall  he  light. 

And  it  shall  be  in  that  day,  that  living  waters  shall  go  out 
from  Jerusalem ;  half  of  them  toward  the  former  sea,  and 
half  of  them  toward  the  hinder  sea ;  in  summer  and  in  winter 
shall  it  be. 

And  the  Lord  shall  he  Mng  over  all  the  earth :  in  that  day 
shall  there  he  one  Lord,  and  his  name  one. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Lord's  name  he  praised. 

PSALMS. 

Hear  the  right,  0  Lord,  attend  unto  my  cry;  give  ear  unto 
my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence  ;  let  thine  eyes 
hehold  the  things  that  are  equal. 

Thou  hast  proved  mine  heart ;  thou  hast  visited  me  in  the 
night ;  I  am  purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not  transgress. 

Sy  the  word  of  thy  lips  I  have  kept  me  from  the  paths  of 
the  destroyer. 

Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my  footsteps  slip  not. 


FIFTH    SUNDAY   IN    LENT.  93 

IJiave  called  upon  thee;  for  thou  tvilt  hear  me,  0  God;  in- 
cline thine  ear  unto  me,  and  hear  my  speech. 

Show  thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  O  thou  that  savest 
by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust  in  thee  from 
those  that  rise  up  against  them. 

Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye  ;  hide  me  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  loings. 

As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness  :  I  shall 
be  satisfied,  when  I  awake,  with  thy  likeness. 

Consider  and  hear  me,  0  Lord  my  God;  lighten  mine  eyes, 
lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death  ; 

Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him :  and 
those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I  am  moved. 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy  ;  my  heart  shall  rejoice  in 
thy  salvation. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  dealt  bountifully 
with  me. 

Lord,  ivho  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  ivho  shall  dwell  in 
thy  holy  hill  ? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteousness,  and 
speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

Be  that  backbiteth  not  icith  his  tongue,  nor  doeth  evil  to  his 
neighbor,  nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against  his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned  ;  but  he  honoreth 
them  that  fear  the  Lord,  He  that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt, 
and  change th  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury,  7ior  taketh  reward 
against  the  innocent.  He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be 
moved. 

Preserve  me,  O  God  :  for  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 

0  my  sold,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my 
Lord:  my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  thee  ; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the  excellent, 
in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

Their  sorroivs  shall  be  multiplied  that  hasten  after  another 


94  SUNDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

god:  their  drinh-offerings  of  Mood  xoill  I  not  offer,  nor  take 
up  their  names  into  my  lips. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance,  and  of  my 
cup  :  thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places  ;  yea,  I  have 
a  goodly  heritage. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel ;  my  reins 
also  instruct  me  in  the  night-seasons. 

/  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me :  because  he  is  at  my 
right  hand,  I  shall  not  he  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth  ;  ray 
flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope  : 

For  thou  loilt  not  leave  my  soid  in  heU;  neither  wilt  thou 
siffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life :  in  thy  presence  is  full- 
ness of  joy ;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  ever- 
more. 

BENEDICTION    XL 


SUNDAY   BEFORE   EASTER. 


COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  tender  love 
toward  mankind,  hast  sent  thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer  death  upon 
the  cross,  that  all  mankind  should  follow  the  example  of  his 
great  humility  ;  mercifully  grant  that  we  may  both  follow  the 
example  of  his  patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of  his 
resurrection,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


SUNDAY   BEFORE    EASTER.  95 

PKOPHECIES. 


Behold,  my  servant  shall  deal  prudently,  lie  shall  be  ex- 
alted and  extolled,  and  be  very  high. 

As  many  were  astonished  at  thee;  {Ids  visage  was  so  marred 
more  than  any  man,  and  his  form  more  than  the  sons  of  men  ;) 

So  shall  he  sprinkle  many  nations  ;  the  kings  shall  shut 
their  mouths  at  him :  for  that  which  had  not  been  told  them 
shall  they  see,  and  that  which  they  had  not  heard  shall  they 
consider. 

Who  hath  believed  our  report  ?  and  to  tohom  is  tJte  arm  of 
the  Lord  revealed  ? 

For  he  shall  grow  up  before  him  as  a  tender  plant,  and  as 
a  root  out  of  a  dry  ground  ;  he  hath  no  form  nor  comeliness  ; 
and  when  we  shall  see  him,  there  is  no  beauty  that  we  should 
desire  him. 

He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men  ;  a  man  of  sorroivs,  and 
acquainted  ivith  grief:  and  toe  hid  as  it  loere  our  faces  from 
him  ;  he  was  despised,  and  we  esteemed  him  not. 

Surely  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  our  sorrows : 
yet  we  did  esteem  him  stricken,  smitten  of  God,'  and  afflicted. 

But  he  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he  was  bruised 
for  our  iniquities:  the  chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon 
him  ;  and  with  his  stripes  ive  are  healed. 

All  we,  like  sheep,  have  gone  astray;  we  have  turned 
every  one  to  his  own  way ;  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  him 
the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

He  ivas  oppressed,  and  he  teas  afflicted;  yet  he  opened  not 
his  mouth :  he  tvas  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  and  as  a 
sheep  before  her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  he  opened  not  his  mouth. 

He  was  taken  from  prison  and  from  judgment:  and  who 
shall  declare  his  generation  ?  for  he  was  cut  off  out  of  the 
land  of  the  living :  for  the  transgression  of  my  people  was  he 
stricken. 


96  SUNDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

And  he  made  his  grave  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the  rich 
in  his  death  ;  because  he  had  done  no  violence,  neither  was  any 
deceit  in  his  mouth. 

Yet  it  pleased  the  Lord  to  bruise  him  ;  he  hath  put  him  to 
grief:  when  thou  shalt  make  his  soul  an  oj[Fering  for  sin,  he 
shall  see  his  seed,  he  shall  prolong  his  days,  and  the  pleasure 
of  the  Lord  shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 

He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  his  soid,  and  shall  he  satisfied: 
hy  his  hiowledge  shall  my  righteous  servant  justify  many  ; 
for  he  shall  hear  their  iniquities. 

Therefore  will  I  divide  him  a  portion  with  the  great,  and 
he  shall  divide  the  spoil  with  the  strong ;  because  he  hath 
poured  out  his  soul  unto  death :  and  he  was  numbered  with 
the  transgressors :  and  he  bare  the  sin  of  many,  and  made 
intercession  for  the  transgressors. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears, 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with 
pure  affection. 

PSALMS. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us ;  and  cause  his  face 
to  shine  upon  us. 

That  thy  way  may  he  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving  health 
among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  let  all  the  people  praise 
thee. 

0  let  the  nations  he  glad,  and  sing  for  joy  ;  for  thou  shalt 
judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase  ;  and  God,  even  our 
own  God,  shall  hless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us  ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear 
him. 


'SUNDAY   BEFORE    EASTER.  97 

Let  God  arise,  let  Ms  enemies  he  scattered ;  let  them  also 
that  hate  him  jlee  before  him. 

As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away :  as  wax 
meltetli  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish  in  the  pres- 
ence of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  he  glad:  let  them  rejoice  before  God; 
yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  unto  his  name  :  extol  him  that 
rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widoivs,  is  God 
in  his  holy  habitation. 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families  :  he  bringeth  out  those 
which  are  bound  with  chains ;  but  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a 
dry  land. 

0  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  people,  when  thou 
didst  march  through  the  tvilderness  ; 

The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the  presence 
of  God  :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the  presence  of  God, 
the  God  of  Israel. 

Thou,  0  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain,  whereby  thou  didst 
confirm  thine  inheritance,  xohen  it  teas  iveary. 

Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein  :  thou,  O  God,  hast 
prepared  of  thy  goodness  for  the  poor. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word;  great  urns  the  company  of  those 
that  published  it. 

Kings  of  armies  did  flee  apace ;  and  she  that  tarried  at 
home  divided  the  spoil. 

Why  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills  ?  this  is  the  hill  which  God  de- 
sireth  to  dwell  in  ;  yea,  the  Lord  loill  dwell  in  it  for  ever. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thousands,  of 
angels :  the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai,  in  the  holy 
place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity  captive  : 
thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  ;  yea,  for  the  rebellious  also, 
that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them. 
9 


98  EASTER    DAY. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits, 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation ;  and  unto 
God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death. 

But  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  his  enemies,  and  such  an 
one  as  goeth  on  still  in  his  trespasses. 

The  Lord  said,  I  will  bring  again  ;  I  ivill  bring  my  people 
again  from  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

They  have  seen  thy  goings,  O  God  ;  even  the  goings  of  my 
God,  my  King,  in  the  sanctuary. 

Bless  ye  God  in  the  congregations,  even  the  Lord,  from  the 
fountain  of  Israel. 

Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength:  strengthen,  O 
God,  that  which  thou  hast  wrought  for  us. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth  ;  0  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord  ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens,  which  were 
of  old  ;  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and  that  a  mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God:  his  excellency  is  over  Israel, 
and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places  :  the  God 
of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power  unto  his  people. 
Blessed  be  God. 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


EASTER   DAY. 

COLLECT. 


0  MERCIFUL  God,  by  whose  power  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
hath  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the  gates  of 
everlasting  life  ;  grant  that  we  thy  servants,  having  this  hope, 


EASTER    DAY.  99 

may  purify  ourselves  even  as  he  is  pure ;  and,  by  continually 
mortifying  our  corrupt  affections,  may  pass  the  grave  and  gate 
of  death,  to  our  joyful  resurrection  ;  which  we  ask  as  disciples 
of  him,  Avho  died,  and  was  buried,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ISAIAH    AND    MALACHI. 

But  now  thus  saith  the  Lord  that  created  thee,  0  Jacob,  and 
he  that  formed  thee,  O  Israel,  Fear  not ;  for  I  have  redeemed 
thee,  I  have  called  thee  by  thy  name  ;  thou  art  mine. 

When  tJiou  passe  St  through  the  xoaters,  I  willhe  with  thee; 
and  through  the  rivers,  they  shall  not  overfoiv  thee  :  when  thou 
walkest  through  the  fire,  thou  shall  not  he  burnt ;  neither  shall 
the  fiame  kindle  upon  thee. 

For  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  thy 
Saviour. 

Since  thou  wast  precious  in  my  sight,  thoxi  hast  been  honor- 
able, and  I  have  loved  thee:  therefore  will  I  give  men  for  thee, 
and  people  for  thy  life. 

Fear  not ;  for  I  am  with  thee  :  I  will  bring  thy  seed  from 
the  east,  and  gather  thee  from  the  west ; 

I  will  say  to  the  north.  Give  up  ;  and  to  the  south.  Keep  not 
bach  :  bring  my  sons  from  far,  and  my  daughters  from  the 
ends  of  the  earth  ; 

Even  every  one  that  is  called  by  my  name:  for  I  have 
created  him  for  my  glory,  I  have  formed  him ;  yea,  I  have 
made  him. 

Bring  forth  the  blind  people  that  have  eyes,  and  the  deaf  that 
have  ears. 

Let  all  the  nations  be  gathered  together,  and  let  the  people 
be  assembled :  who  among  them  can  declare  this,  and  show 
us  former  things  ?  let  them  bring  forth  their  witnesses,  that 
they  may  be  justified :  or  let  them  hear,  and  say,  It  is  truth. 

Ye  are  my  tvitnesses,  saith  the  Lord,  and  my  servant  ivhom 


100  EASTER   DAY. 

I  have  chosen  ;  that  ye  may  hnoto  and  believe  me,  and  under- 
stand that  I  am  he :  before  me  there  was  no  God  formed, 
neither  shall  there  he  after  me. 

I,  even  I,  am  the  Lord ;  and  beside  me  there  is  no  Saviour. 

Behold,  Iivill  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall  prepare  the 
way  before  me :  and  the  Lord,  ivhom  ye  seek,  shall  suddenly 
come  to  his  temijle,  even  the  messenger  of  the  covenant,  whom 
ye  delight  in :  behold,  he  shall  come,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

But  who  may  abide  the  day  of  his  coming  ?  and  who  shall 
stand  when  he  appeareth  ?  for  he  is  like  a  refiner's  fire,  and 
like  fuller's  soap. 

And  he  shall  sit  as  a  refiner  and  purifier  of  silver  ;  and  he 
shall  purify  the  sons  of  Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold  and  silver, 
that  they  may  offer  unto  the  Lord  cm  offering  in  righteousness. 

And  I  will  come  near  to  you  to  judgment ;  and  I  will  be  a 
swift  witness  against  the  sorcerers,  and  against  the  adulterers, 
and  against  false  swearers,  and  against  those  that  oppress  the 
hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widow,  and  the  fatherless,  and  that 
turn  aside  the  stranger  from  his  right,  and  fear  not  me,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts. 

For  I  am  the  Lord,  I  change  not  ;  therefore  ye  sons  of  Jacob 
are  not  consumed. 

Even  from  the  days  of  your  fathers  ye  are  gone  away  from 
mine  ordinances,  and  have  not  kept  them.  Return  unto  me, 
and  I  will  return  unto  you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  But  ye 
said,  Wherein  shall  we  return  ? 

Will  a  man  rob  God  ?  Yet  ye  have  robbed  me.  But  ye  say, 
Wherein  have  we  robbed  thee  ?     In  tithes  and  offerings. 

Bring  ye  all  the  tithes  into  the  store-house,  that  there  may 
be  meat  in  mine  house,  and  prove  me  now  herewith,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  if  I  will  not  open  you  the  windows  of  heaven, 
and  pour  you  out  a  blessing,  that  there  shall  not  be  room 
enough  to  receive  it. 

And  Itvill  rebuke  the  devourer  for  your  scd-es,  and  he  shall 
not  destroy  the  fruits  of  your  ground;  neither  shcdl  your  vine 


EASTEK    DAY.  101 

cast  her  fruit  before  the  time  in  the  feld,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

And  all  nations  shall  call  you  blessed :  for  ye  shall  be  a 
delightsome  land,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Your  words  have  heen  stout  against  me,  saith  the  Lord:  yet 
ye  say,  What  have  tee  spoken  so  much  against  thee  ? 

Ye  have  said,  It  is  vain  to  serve  God ;  and  what  profit  is 
it  that  we  have  kept  his  ordinance,  and  that  we  have  walked 
mournfully  before  the  Lord  of  hosts  ? 

And  now  we  ccdl  the  proud  happy  ;  yea,  they  that  ivorh  ivicked- 
ness  are  set  up  ;  yea,  they  that  tempt  God  are  even  delivered. 

Then  they  that  feared  the  Lord  spake  often  one  to  another ; 
and  the  Lord  hearkened,  and  heard  it :  and  a  book  of  remem- 
brance was  written  before  him  for  them  that  feared  the  Lord, 
and  that  thought  upon  his  name. 

And  they  shcdl  he  mine,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that  day 
when  I  make  up  my  jewels  ;  and  I  will  spare  them,  as  a  man 
spareth  his  own  son  that  serveth  him. 

Then  shall  ye  return,  and  discern  between  the  righteous 
and  the  wicked :  between  him  that  serveth  God,  and  him  that 
serveth  him  not. 

For,  behold,  the  day  cometh,  that  shall  hum  as  an  oven;  and 
cdl  the  proud,  yea,  and  cdl  that  do  ivickedly,  shcdl  he  stuhhle : 
and  the  day  that  cometh  shcdl  hum  them  up,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  that  it  shall  leave  them  neither  root  nor  branch. 

But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name  shall  the  Sun  of  righteous- 
ness arise  with  healing  in  his  wings  ; 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.    Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  and 
his  praise  in  the  congregation  of  saints. 
9* 


102  EASTER   DAT. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him :  let  the  children  of 
Zion  he  joyful  in  their  King. 

For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people :  he  will  beau- 
tify the  meek  with  salvation. 

Let  the  saints  be  joy  fid  in  glory :  let  them  sing  cdoud. 

This  honor  have  all  his  saints.^    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

0  give  tha^ihs  nnto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good;  because  his 
mercy  endurethfor  ever. 

Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

1  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the  Lord  cmsivered  me, 
and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

The  Lord  is  on  my  side  ;  I  will  not  fear :  what  can  man 
do  unto  me  ? 

The  Lord  taheth  my  part  ivith  them  that  help  me: 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put  confidence  in 
man : 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put  confidence  in 
princes. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  become  my 
salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  tabernacles  of 
the  righteous:  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted  ;  the  right  hand  of 
the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  ivorhs  of  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore  :  but  he  hath  not  given 
me  over  unto  death. 

BENEDICTION  XIII. 


FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER   EASTER.  103 

FIRST    SUNDAY  AFTER   EASTER. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to 
die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our  justification ; 
grant  us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven  of  malice  and  wickedness, 
that  we  may  alway  serve  thee  in  pureness  of  living  and  truth, 
through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  the  same,  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ISAIAH. 

Hearken  unto  me,  my  called ;  I  am  the  first,  I  also  am 
the  last. 

Mine  hand  also  hath  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and 
my  right  hand  hath  spanned  the  heavens :  when  I  call  unto 
them,  they  stand  up  together. 

All  ye,  assemble  yourselves,  and  hear ;  which  among  them 
hath  declared  these  things  ? 

Come  ye  near  unto  me,  hear  ye  this  ;  I  have  not  spohen  in 
secret  from  the  beginning :  and  note  the  Lord  God,  and  his 
spirit,  hath  sent  me. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  thy  Redeemer,  the  Holy  One  of  Is- 
rael ;  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  teacheth  thee  to  profit, 
which  leadeth  thee  by  the  way  that  thou  shouldest  go. 

0  that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  commandments  1  then 
had  thy  peace  been  as  a  river,  and  thy  righteousness  as  the 
leaves  of  the  sea. 

The  spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me ;  because  the  Lord 
hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  unto  the  meek :  he 
hath  sent  me  to  bind  up  the  broken-hearted,  to  proclaim  lib- 
erty to  the  captives,  and  the  opening  of  the  prison  to  them 
that  are  bound  ; 


104  FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER   EASTER. 

To  'proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord,  and  the  day  of 
vengeance  of  our  God  ;  to  comfort  all  that  mourn  ; 

To  appoint  unto  them  that  mourn,  to  give  unto  them  beauty 
for  ashes,  the  oil  of  joy  for  mourning,  the  garment  of  praise 
for  the  spirit  of  heaviness ;  that  they  might  be  called  Trees  of 
Righteousness,  The  planting  of  the  Lord,  that  he  might  be 
glorified. 

And  they  shall  huild  the  old  ivastes,  they  shall  raise  up  the 
former  desolations,  and  they  shall  repair  the  ivaste  cities,  the 
desolations  of  many  generations. 

And  sti'angers  shall  stand  and  feed  your  flocks,  and  the 
sons  of  the  alien  shall  be  your  ploughmen,  and  your  vine- 
dressers. 

But  ye  shall  he  named  the  priests  of  the  Lord;  men  shall 
call  you  the  ministers  of  our  God:  ye  shall  eat  the  riches  of 
the  Gentiles,  and  in  their  glory  shall  you  boast  yourselves. 

For  your  shame  you  shall  have  double,  and  for  confusion 
they  shall  rejoice  in  their  portion  :  therefore  in  their  land 
they  shall  possess  the  double ;  everlasting  joy  shall  be  unto 
them. 

For  L  the  Lord  love  judgment,  L  hate  robbery  for  burnt- 
offering  ;  and  I  will  direct  their  worTc  in  truth,  and  I  will 
make  an  everlasting  covenant  tcith  them. 

And  their  seed  shall  be  known  among  the  Gentiles,  and 
their  offspring  among  the  people  :  all  that  see  them  shall  ac- 
knowledge them,  that  they  are  the  seed  w^hich  the  Lord  hath 
blessed. 

Iioill  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be  joyftd  in 
my  God :  for  he  hath  clothed  me  ivith  the  garments  of  salva- 
tion, he  hath  covered  me  with  the  robe  of  righteotisness,  as  a 
bridegroom  decheth  himself  with  ornaments,  and  as  a  bride 
adorneth  herself  tvith  her  jeivels. 

For  as  the  earth  bringeth  forth  her  bud,  and  as  the  garden 
causeth  the  things  that  are  sown  in  it  to  spring  forth ;  so  the 
Lord  God  will  cause  righteousness  and  praise  to  spring  forth 
before  all  the  nations. 


FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER   EASTER.  105 

Nolo  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
wise  God, 

Be  honor  and  gloiy,  througli  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever. 

PSALMS. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord :  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto  our 
God ;  for  it  is  pleasant ;  and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  huild  uj)  Jerusalem  ;  he  gathereth  together 
the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  the  .broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ;  he  calleth  them  all  by 
their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power :  his  understanding 
is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  \vp  the  meek :  he  casteth  the  wicked  down  to 
the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving;  sing  praise  upon 
the  harp  unto  our  God ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  "prepareth  rain  for 
the  earth,  who  maheth  grass  to  groio  upon  the  mountains. 

Pie  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young  ravens 
which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse  ;  he  taheth  not 
pleasure  in  the  swiftness  of  a  man. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him,  in  those 
that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  Jerusalem :  praise  thy  God,  0  Zion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates  ;  he  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maheth  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the 
finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth :  his  word 
runneth  very  swiftly. 


106  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool:  he  scattereth  the  hoar-frost  like 
ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels :  who  can  stand  before 
his  cold  ? 

Ife  sendeth  out  Ms  word,  and  melteth  them:  he  causeth  his 
loind  to  hlotv,  and  the  waters  jlow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  his  judg- 
ments unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  ;  and  as  for  his  Judg- 
ments, they  have  not  knotvn  them.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

BENEDICTION  VI.  • 


SECOND    SUNDAY  AFTER   EASTER. 


COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to  be 
unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin  and  also  an  example  of 
godly  life,  give  us  grace,  that  we  may  always  most  thank- 
fully receive  this  inestimable  benefit,  and  daily  endeavor  our- 
selves to  follow  the  blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy  life,  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

HOSEA   AND    DANIEL. 

CoiiE,  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  hath  torn, 
and  he  will  heal  us ;  he  hath  smitten,  and  he  will  bind  us  up. 

After  two  days  will  he  revive  us  ;  in  the  third  day  he  will 
raise  us  up,  and  ive  shall  live  in  his  sight. 

Then  shall  we  know,  if  we  follow  on  to  know  the  Lord  : 
his  going  forth  is  prepared  as  the  morning  ;  and  he  shall 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.  107 

come  unto  us  as  the  rain,  as  the  latter  and  former  rain  unto 
the  earth. 

For  your  goodness  is  as  a  morning  cloud,  and  as  the  early 
dew  it  goeth  away. 

For  I  desired  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice  ;  and  the  knowledge 
of  God  more  than  burnt-offei-ings. 

And  I  set  my  face  unto  the  Lord  God,  to  seek  hy  prayer  and 
supplications. 

And  I  prayed  unto  the  Lord  ray  God,  and  made  my  con- 
fession, and  said,  0  Lord,  the  great  and  dreadful  God,  keep- 
ing the  covenant  and  mercy  to  them  that  love  him,  and  to 
them  that  keep  his  commandments  ; 

We  have  sinned,  and  have  committed  iniquity,  and  have 
done  xoichedly,  and  have  rebelled,  even  hy  departing  from  thy 
precepts,  and  from  thy  judgments  : 

Neither  have  we  hearkened  unto  thy  servants  the  prophets, 
which  spake  in  thy  name  to  our  fathers,  and  to  all  the  people 
of  the  land. 

0  Lord,  righteousness  helongeth  unto  thee  ;  hut  unto  us  con- 
fusion of  face,  as  at  this  day :  unto  all  that  are  near,  and  that 
are  far  off,  through  all  the  countries  lohither  thou  hast  driven 
them,  hecause  of  their  trespass  that  they  have  trespassed  against 
thee. 

O  Lord,  to  us  helongeth  confusion  of  face,  because  we  have 
sinned  against  thee. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him. 

Neither  have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to 
walk  in  his  laws  which  he  set  before  us  by  his  servants  the 
prophets. 

And  he  hath  confirmed  his  words,  which  he  spake  against  ris, 
and  against  our  judges  that  judged  us,  by  bringing  iipon  us  a 
great  evil. 

As  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  Closes,  all  this  evil  is  come 
upon  us :  yet  made  we  not  our  prayer  before  the  Lord  our 


108  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

God,  that  we  might  turn  from  our  iniquities,  and  understand 
thy  truth. 

Therefore  hath  the  Lord  watched  upon  the  evil,  and  brought 
it  upon  us :  for  the  Lord  our  God  is  righteous  in  all  his  tvorhs 
which  he  doeth :  for  we  obeyed  not  his  voice. 

And  now,  0  Lord  our  God,  that  hast  brought  thy  people 
forth  with  a  mighty  hand ;  we  have  sinned,  we  have  done 
wickedly. 

Now,  therefore,  0  our  God,  hear  the  prayer  of  thy  servant, 
and  his  supplications,  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine  upon  our 
sanctuary  that  is  desolate,  for  the  Lord's  sccke, 

O  my  God,  incline  thine  ear,  and  hear ;  open  thine  eyes, 
and  behold  our  desolations,  not  for  our  righteousness,  but  for 
thy  great  mercies. 

0  Lord,  hear  ;  0  Lord,  forgive  ;  0  Lord,  hearken,  and  do  ; 
defer  not,  for  thine  own  sake,  0  my  God. 

And  at  that  time  thy  people  shall  be  delivered,  every  one 
that  shall  be  found  written  in  the  book. 

And  many  of  them  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the  earth  shall 
awake,  some  to  everlasting  life,  and  some  to  shame  and  ever- 
lasting contempt. 

And  they  that  be  wise  shall  shine  as  the  brightness  of  the 
firmament ;  and  they  that  turn  many  to  righteousness,  as  the 
stars  for  ever  and  ever. 

But  shut  up  the  words,  and  seal  the  book,  even  to  the  time  of 
the  end :  many  shall  run  to  and  fro,  and  knoioledge  shall  be 
increased. 

And  one  said,  How  long  shall  it  be  to  the  end  of  these 
wonders  ? 

And  I  heard  the  man  when  he  held  up  his  right  hand  and 
his  left  hand  unto  heaven,  and  sware  by  him  that  liveth  for 
ever,  that  it  shall  be  for  a  time,  times,  and  an  half ;  and  when 
he  shcdl  have  accomplished  to  scatter  the  power  of  the  holy 
people,  all  these  tilings  shall  be  fnished. 

Many  shall  be  purified,  and  made  white,  and  tried ;  but 


SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTEE.  109 

the  wicked  shall  do  wickedly :  and  none  of  the  wicked  shall 
understand  ;  but  the  wise  shall  understand. 

And  from  the  time  that  the  daily  sacrifice  shall  he  talen 
away,  and  the  abomination  that  malcetli  desolate  set  iq),  there 
shall  he  a  thousand  two  hundred  and  ninety  days. 

But  go  thou  thy  way  till  the  end  be,  for  thou  shalt  rest, 
and  stand  in  thy  lot  at  the  end  of  the  days. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS. 

Save  me,  O  God,  by  thy  name,  and  judge  me  by  thy 
strength. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0  God ;  give  ear  to  the  words  of  my 
mouth. 

Behold,  God  is  my  helper :  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  up- 
hold my  soul. 

I  will  praise  thy  name,  0  Lord,  for  it  is  good.  Give  ear  to 
my  prayer,  0  God;  and  hide  not  thyself  from  my  supplication. 

Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me : 

Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy,  hecause  of  the  oppression 
of  the  wicked:  for  they  cast  iniquity  upon  me,  and  in  rorath 
they  hate  me. 

My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me;  and  the  terrors  of 
death  are  fallen  upon  me. 

And  I  said,  0  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove/  for  then  would 
I  fly  axoay,  and  he  at  rest. 

Lo,  then  would  I  wander  far  off,  and  remain  in  the  wil- 
derness. 

I  would  hasten  my  escape  from  the  windy  storm  and  tempest. 

For  it  was  not  an  enemy  that  reproached  me ;  then  could  I 
have  borne  it :  neither  was  it  he  that  hated  me  that  did  mag- 
nify himself  against  me ;  then  I  would  have  hid  myself  from 
him  ; 

10 


110  THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER. 

But  it  was  thou,  a  man  mine  equal,  my  guide,  and  mine  ac- 
quaintance. 

We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  Avalkecl  unlo  the  house 
of  God  in  company. 

As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God:  and  the  Lord  shall  save 
me. 

Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I  pray,  and  cry 
aloud ;  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sustain  thee  : 
he  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  he  moved. 

BENEDICTION  I. 


THIRD   SUNDAY   AFTER  EASTER. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  those  who  are  in  error 
the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that  they  may  return 
into  the  way  of  righteousness  ;  grant  unto  all  those  who  are 
admitted  into  the  fellowship  of  Christ's  religion,  that  they  may 
avoid  those  things  that  are  contrary  to  their  profession,  and 
follow  all  such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

JOEL,   MICAH,   ZEPHANIAH,  AND   AMOS. 

I  "WILL  also  gather  all  nations,  and  will  bring  them,  and 
will  plead  with  them  for  my  people  and  for  my  heritage. 

Assemble  yourselves,  and  come,  and  gather  yourselves  together 
round  about :  thither  cause  thy  mighty  ones  to  come  down,  0 
Lord. 

Put  ye  in  the  sickle  ;  for  the  harvest  is  ripe :  come,  get 
you  down  ;  for  the  press  is  full. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.  Ill 

Multitudes,  multitudes  in  the  valley  of  decision :  for  the  day 
of  the  Lord  is  near  in  the  valley  of  decision. 

The  sun  and  tlie  moon  shall  be  darkened,  and  the  stars  shall 
withdraw  their  shining. 

The  Lord  also  shall  utter  his  voice  ;  and  the  heavens  and 
the  earth  shall  shake:  hut  the  Lord  ivill  he  the  hope  of  his  peo- 
ple, and  the  strength  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

So  shall  ye  know  that  I  am  the  Lord  your  God,  dwelling 
in  my  holy  mountain. 

But  in  the  last  days  it  shall  -come  to  pass,  that  the  mountain 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  he  established  in  the  top  of  the 
mountains,  and  it  shall  he  excdted  cd)ove  the  hills  ;  and  people 
shall  flow  unto  it. 

And  many  nations  shall  come,  and  say,  Come,  and  let  us 
o-o  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  and  to  the  house  of  God, 
and  he  will  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and  we  will  walk  in  his 
paths  ;  for  the  law  shall  go  forth  of  Zion,  and  the  word  of  the 
Lord  from  Jerusalem. 

And  he  shall  judge  among  many  people,  and  rehuke  strong 
nations  afar  off;  and  they  shall  heat  their  sivords  into  plough- 
shares, and  their  spears  into  pruning-hooh :  nation  shall  not 
lift  up  a  sword  against  nation,  neither  shall  they  learn  xvar 
any  more. 

But  they  shall  sit  every  man  under  his  vine  and  under  his 
fig-tree ;  and  none  shall  make  them  afraid :  for  the  mouth  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts  hath  spoken  it. 

For  all  people  ivill  wcdh  every  one  in  the  name  of  his  god, 
and  we  xoill  walk  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God  for  ever 
and  ever. 

Hold  thy  peace  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  God  ;  for  the 
day  of  the  Lord  is  at  hand :  for  the  Lord  hath  prepared  a 
sacrifice,  he  hath  bid  his  guests. 

In  the  same  day  also  unll  I  punish  all  those  that  fill  their 
masters'  houses  with  violence  and  deceit. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  at  that  time,  that  I  will  search 


112  THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER^EASTER. 

Jerusalem  with  cfinclles,  and  punisli  the  men  that  say  in  their 
heart,  The  Lord  will  not  do  good,  neither  will  he  do  evil. 

Therefore  their  goods  shall  become  a  booty,  and  their  houses 
a  desolation :  they  shall  also  build  houses,  but  not  inhabit  them  ; 
and  they  shall  plant  vineyards,  but  not  drink  the  ivine  thereof. 

The  great  day  of  the  Lord  is  near,  it  is  near  and  hasteth 
greatly,  even  the  voice  of  the  day  of  the  Lord. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Seek  ye  me,  and  ye  shall  live. 

Ye  who  turn  judgment  to  wormwood,  and  leave  off  right- 
eousness in  the  earth. 

Seek  him  that  maketh  the  seven  stars  and  Orion,  and  turneth 
the  shadow  of  death  into  the  morning,  and  maketh  the  day 
dark  with  night :  that  calleth  for  the  waters  of  the  sea,  and 
poureth  them  out  upon  the  face  of  the  earth  :  The  Lord  is  his 
name : 

For  I  know  your  manifold  transgressions  and  your  mighty 
sins  :  they  afflict  the  just,  they  take  a  bribe,  and  they  turn 
aside  the  poor  in  the  gate  from  their  right. 

TJierefore  the  prudent  shall  keep  silence  in  that  time  ;  for  it 
is  an  evil  time. 

Seek  good,  and  not  evil,  that  ye  may  live  ;  and  so  the 
Lord,  the  God  of  hosts,  shall  be  with  you,  as  ye  have  spoken. 

Hate  the  evil,  and  love  the  good,  and  establish  judgment  in 
the  gate :  it  may  be  that  the  Lord  God  of  hosts  will  be  gracious 
unto  the  remnant  of  Joseph. 

Let  judgment  run  down  as  waters,  and  righteousness  as  a 
mighty  stream. 

Hear  this,  0  ye  that  sivcdlo2v  up  the  needy,  even  to  make  the 
poor  of  the  land  to  fail. 

Saying,  When  will  the  new  moon  be  gone,  that  we  may 
sell  corn  ?  and  the  sabbath,  that  we  may  set  forth  wheat, 
making  the  ephah  small,  and  the  shekel  great,  and  falsifying 
the  balances  by  deceit  ? 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  hy  the  excellency  of  Jacob,  Surely  I 
ivill  never  forget  any  of  their  works. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.  113 

Though  they  dig  into  hell,  thence  shall  mine  hand  take 
them ;  though  they  climb  up  to  heaven,  thence  will  I  bring 
them  down. 

And  the  Lord  God  of  hosts  is  he  that  toucheth  the  land,  and 
it  shall  melt,  and  all  they  that  dwell  therein  shall  mourn. 

It  is  he  that  buildeth  his  stories  in  the  heaven,  and  hath 
founded  his  troop  in  the  earth  ;  he  that  calleth  for  the  waters 
of  the  sea,  and  poureth  them  out  upon  the  face  of  the  earth  ; 
The  Lord  is  his  name. 

In  that  day  toill  I  raise  tq)  the  tahernacle  that  is  fallen,  and 
close  up  the  breaches  thereof;  and  I  loill  raise  up  his  ruins, 
and  Iivill  build  it  as  in  the  days  of  old. 

Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  the  ploughman 
shall  overtake  the  reaper,  and  the  treader  of  gi-apes  him  that 
soweth  seed. 

Aiid  Iivill  bring  again  the  captivity  of  my  people,  and  they 
shall  build  the  ivaste  cities,  and  inhabit  them  ;  they  shall  also 
make  gardens,  and  eat  the  fruit  of  them. 

And  I  will  plant  them  upon  their  land,  and  they  shall  no 
more  be  pulled  up  out  of  their  land  which  I  have  given  them, 
saith  the  Lord  thy  God. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with 
pure  affection. 

PSALMS. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of  the 
ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the 
seat  of  the  scornful : 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and  in  his  laiv 
doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water, 
that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  :  his  leaf  also  shall 
not  wither ;  and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prospex". 
10* 


114  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so :  but  are  like  the  chaff  ivhich  the 
wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment,  nor 
sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

For  the  Lord  hnoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous  :  hut  the  tvay 
of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Lord,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me  ?  many  are 
they  that  rise  up  against  me. 

But  thou,  0  Lord,  art  a  shield  for  me  ;  my  glory,  and  the 
lifter  lip  of  mine  head. 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and  he  heard  me  out 
of  his  holy  hill. 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  L  awaked:  for  the  Lord  sustained 
me. 

I  will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people,  that  have 
set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

Arise,  0  Lord ;  save  me,  0  my  God. 

Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord  :  thy  blessing  is  upon 
thy  people. 

Hear  me  when  I  call,  0  God  of  my  righteousness  :  thou  hast 
enlarged  me  when  I  xoas  in  distress  ;  have  mercy  upon  me,  and 
hear  my  prayer. 

0  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  glory  into  shame  ? 
liow  long  will  ye  love  vanity  ? 

Hat  hnow  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is  godly  for 
himself. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not :  commune  with  your  own  heart 
upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  ptut  your  trust  in 
the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 
Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

Tliou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more  than  in  the  time 
that  corn  and  wine  increased. 

1  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep  :  for  thou, 
Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.  115 

G-ive  ear  to  my  icorcls,  0  Lord ;  consider  my  meditation. 

Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and  my  God : 
for  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  0  Lord ;  in  the 
morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  loill  look  up. 

For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wickedness  ; 
neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight :  thou  hatest  all 
ivorkers  of  iniquity. 

Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing :  the  Lord  will 
abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

But  as  for  me,  Iioill  come  into  thy  house  in  the  midtitude 
of  thy  mercy :  and  in  thy  fear  icill  I  to  or  ship  toioard  thy  holy 
temple. 

Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness :  make  thy  Avay 
straight  before  my  face. 

Let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice :  let  them  ever 
shout  for  joy,  because  thou  defendest  them  :  let  them  also  that 
love  thy  name  be  joyful  in  thee. 

For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous :  with  favor  wilt 
thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield. 

BENEDICTION  XV. 


FOURTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 


COLLECT. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  unruly 
wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men,  grant  unto  thy  people, 
that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  thou  commandest,  and 
desire  that  which  thou  dost  promise ;  that  so,  among  the  sun- 


IIG         FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

dry  and  manifold  changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  sui'ely 
there  be  fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

NAHDM    AND    MICAH. 

The  Lord  is  slow  to  anger,  and  great  in  power,  and  will 
not  at  all  acquit  the  wicked :  the  Lord  hath  his  way  in  the 
whirlwind  and  in  the  storm,  and  the  clouds  are  the  dust  of 
his  feet. 

Me  rehuJceth  the  sea,  and  maketh  it  dry,  and  drieth  up  all 
the  rivers. 

The  mountains  quake  at  him,  and  the  hills  melt,  and  the 
earth  is  burnt  at  his  presence,  yea,  the  world,  and  all  that 
dwell  thex'ein. 

Who  can  stand  before  his  indignation  ?  and  loho  can  abide 
in  the  fierceness  of  his  anger  "^  his  fury  is  poured:  out  like  fire, 
and  the  rocks  are  thrown  cloion  hy  him. 

The  Lord  is  good,  a  strong  hold  in  the  day  of  trouble ;  and 
he  knoweth  them  that  trust  in  him. 

There  is  one  come  out  of  thee  that  imagineth  evil  against 
the  Lord,  a  wicked  counsellor. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Though  they  be  quiet,  and  likewise 
many,  yet  thus  shall  they  be  cut  down,  when  he  shall  pass 
through.  Though  I  have  afflicted  thee,  I  will  afflict  thee  no 
more. 

For  noio  ivill  I  break  his  yoke  from  off  thee,  and  ivill  burst 
thy  bonds  in  sunder. 

Behold  upon  the  mountains  the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth 
good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace  !  Keep  thy  solemn  feasts, 
perform  thy  vows  :  for  the  wicked  shall  no  more  pass  through 
thee. 

Thou,  Bethlehem,  though  thou  be  little  among  the  thousands 
of  Judah,  yet  out  of  thee  shall  he  come  forth  unto  me  that  is  to 


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he  the  ruler  in  Israel;  ivJiose  (joings  forth  have  been  from  of 
old,  from  everlasting. 

And  he  shall  stand  and  feed  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord,  in 
the  majesty  of  the  name  of  the  Lord  his  God ;  and  they  shall 
abide  :  for  now  shall  he  be  great  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

0  Lord,  ojjen  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

1  "WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength. 

The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my  deliverer ; 
my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust ;  my  buckler,  and 
my  salvation,  and  my  high  tower. 

I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to  be  praised. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried  unto  my 
God:  he  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple ,  and  my  cry  came 
before  him,  even  into  his  ears. 

Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled ;  the  foundations  also 
of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken,  because  he  was  wroth. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  cdso,  and  came  down :  and  darkness 
teas  under  his  feet. 

And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly ;  yea,  he  did  fly 
upon  the  Avings  of  the  wind. 

lie  made  darkness  his  secret  place  ;  his  pavilion  round  about 
him  was  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 

At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick  clouds 
passed ;  hail-stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

The  Lord  cdso  tliunder'ed  in  the  heavens,  and  the  Highest 
gave  his  voice  ;  hail-stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them  ;  and  he 
shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

Then  the  channels  of  tvaters  tvere  seen,  and  the  foundations 
of  the  world  were  discovered  at  thy  rebuke,  0  Lord,  at  the  blast 
of  the  breath  of  thy  nostinls. 


118  FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EASTER. 

He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me,  lie  drew  rae  out  of  many 
waters. 

Wifh  the  merciful  thou  irilt  show  thyself  merciful ;  ivith  cui 
upright  man  thou  ivilt  shoiv  thyself  upright ; 

With  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure  ;  and  with  the 
froward  thou  wilt  show  thyself  froward. 

For  thou  \oilt  sca-e  the  afflicted  people  ;  hut  wilt  bring  doivn 
high  looks. 

For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle  :  the  Lord  my  God  will 
enlighten  my  darkness. 

BENEDICTION  II. 


FIFTH   SUNDAY  AFTER   EASTER. 

COLLECT. 

OLORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come,  grant  to  us 
thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy  inspiration  we  may 
think  those  things  that  are  good,  and  by  thy  merciful  guiding 
may  perform  the  same,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ZECHARIAH. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  I  am  returned  unto  Zion ;  and  Jeru- 
salem shall  be  called,  A  city  of  truth ;  and  the  mountain  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts.  The  holy  mountain. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  There  shall  yet  old  men  and 
old  luomen  dwell  in  the  streets  of  Jeruscdem,  and  every  man 
icith  his  staff  in  his  hand  for  very  age. 

And  the  streets  of  the  city  shall  be  full  of  boys  and  girls 
playing  in  the  streets  thereof. 


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If  it  he  marvellous  in  the  eyes  of  the  remnant  of  this  people 
in  these  days,  should  it  also  he  marvellous  in  mine  eyes  ?  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  Behold,  I  will  save  my  people 
from  the  east  country,  and  from  the  west  country  ; 

And  Iioill  hring  them,  and  they  shall  dwell  in  the  midst  of 
Jerusalem  ;  and  they  shall  he  my  people,  and  I  ivill  he  their 
God,  in  truth  and  in  righteousness. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  Let  your  hands  be  strong,  ye 
that  hear  in  these  days  these  words  by  the  mouth  of  the 
prophets,  which  were  in  the  day  that  the  foundation  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  was  laid,  that  the  temple  might  be 
built. 

For  hefore  these  days  there  was  no  hire  for  man,  nor  any 
hire  for  heast ;  neither  was  there  any  peace  to  him  that  went 
out  or  came  in,  hecause  of  the  affliction :  for  I  set  all  men 
every  one  against  his  neighhor. 

But  now  I  will  not  be  unto  the  residue  of  this  people  as  in 
the  former  days,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

For  the  seed  shall  he  prosperous  ;  the  vine  shall  give  her 
fruit,  and  the  ground  shall  give  her  increase,  and  the  heavens 
shall  give  their  dew ;  and  I  loill  cause  the  remnant  of  this 
people  to  possess  all  these  things. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  as  ye  were  a  curse  among 
the  heathen,  so  will  I  save  you,  and  ye  shall  be  a  blessing  : 
fear  not,  but  let  your  hands  be  strong. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  As  I  thought  to  punish  you, 
ivhen  your  fathers  provohed  me  to  wrath,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  and  I  rep)ented  not ; 

So  again  have  I  thought  in  these  days  to  do  well  unto  Je- 
rusalem, and  to  the  house  of  Judah  :  fear  ye  not. 

These  are  the  things  that  ye  shall  do,  Speah  ye  every  man 
the  truth  to  his  neighhor  ;  execute  the  judgment  of  truth  and 
peace  in  your  gates  : 

And  let  none  of  you  imagine  evil  in  your  hearts  against  his 


120  FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EASTER. 

neighbor ;  and  love  no  false  oatli ;  for  all  these  are  things  that 
I  hate,  saith  the  Lord. 

And  (he  ioord  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  came  vnto  me,  saying, 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  It  shall  yet  come  to  pass,  that 
there  shall  come  people,  and  the  inhabitants  of  many  cities. 

And  the  inhahitants  of  one  city  shall  go  to  another,  saying, 
Let  us  go  speedily  to  pray  before  the  Lord,  and  to  seeh  the  Lord 
of  hosts  ;  I  ivill  go  also. 

Yea,  many  people  and  strong  nations  shall  come  to  seek  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  and  to  pray  before  the  Lord. 

Noiv  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only  tcise 
God  ; 
Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALMS. 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee :  ray 
soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  thee  in  a  dry  and 
thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is  ; 

To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory,  so  as  L  have  seen  thee  in  the 
sanctuary. 

Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life,  my  lips 
shall  praise  thee. 

Thus  10 ill  L  bless  thee  iohile  I  live  ;  Iivill  lift  up  my  hands 
in  thy  name. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  ;  and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee 
with  joyful  lips ; 

When  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed,  and  meditate  on  thee 
in  the  night-ivatches. 

Because  thou  hast  been  my  help  :  therefore  in  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

My  sold  followeth  hard  after  thee :  thy  right  hand  upholdeth 
me. 

The  king  shall  rejoice  in  God  ;  every  one  that  sweareth  by 
him  shall  glory  :  but  the  mouth  of  them  that  speak  lies  shall 
be  stopped. 


FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    EASTER,  121 

Hear  my  voice,  0  God,  in  my  prayer :  preserve  my  life  from. 
fear  of  the  enemy. 

Hide  me  from  the  secret  counsel  of  the  wicked ;  from  the 
insurrection  of  the  workers  of  iniquity  ; 

They  encourage  themselves  in  an  evil  matter :  they  conumine 
of  laying  snares  privily  ;  they  say.  Who  shall  see  them  ? 

So  they  shall  make  their  own  tongue  to  fall  upon  them- 
selves :  all  that  see  them  shall  flee  away. 

And  all  men  shall  fear,  and  shall  declare  the  tvork  of  God  ; 
for  they  shall  wisely  consider  of  his  doing. 

The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  shall  trust  in 
him,  and  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  glory. 

Praise  xcaiteth  for  thee,  0  God,  in  Zion :  and  unto  thee  shall 
the  voio  he  performed. 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me :  as  for  our  transgressions, 
thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  causest  to  ap- 
proach unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts  :  we  shall 
be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy 
temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  luilt  thou  answer  \is,  0 
God  of  our  salvation  ;  ivho  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea: 

Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains;  being 
girded  with  power: 

Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of  their  leaves, 
and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are  afraid  at 
thy  tokens  :  thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and 
evening  to  rejoice.  • 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it :  thou  greatly  enrich- 
est  it  icith  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  wcder :  thou  pre- 
parest  them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so  provided  for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly ;  thou  settlest 
11 


122  SUNDAY   AFTER   ASCENSION. 

the  furrows  thereof;  thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers  ;  thou 
blessest'the  springing  thereof: 

Thou  croumest  the  year  xoitli  thy  goodness  ;  and  thy  paths 
drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness  ;  and  the 
little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  loith  Jloclcs ;  the  valleys  also  are 
covered  over  with  corn  ;  they  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 

BENEDICTION  III. 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  exalted  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  unto  thy  kingdom 
in  heaven ;  we  beseech  thee  leave  us  not  comfortless ;  but 
send  to  us  thine  Holy  Spirit  to  comfort  us,  and  exalt  us  unto 
the  same  place  whither  our  Saviour  Christ  is  gone  before, 
who  liveth  to  make  intercession  for  us  at  the  right  hand  of 
God  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ZECHARIAH  AND   JOEL. 

The  just  Lord  will  not  do  iniquity :  every  morning  doth 
he  bring  his  judgment  to  light,  he  faileth  not;  but  the  unjust 
knoweth  no  shame. 

I  said,  Surely  thou  ivilt  fear  me,  thou  loilt  receive  instruc- 
tion :  so  their  dwelling  shoidd  not  he  cut  off:  hut  they  rose 
early,  and  corrupted  all  their  doings. 

The  remnant  of  Israel  shall  not  do  iniquity,  nor  speak  lies ; 


SUNDAY   AFTER   ASCENSION.  123 

neitlier  shall  a  deceitful  tongue  be  found  in  tbeir  moutli :  for 
they  shall  feed  and  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make  them 
afraid. 

Sing,  0  daughter  of  Zion :  sJiout,  0  Israel,  he  glad  and 
rejoice  with  all  the  heart,  0  daughter  of  Jerusalem. 

The  Lord  hath  taken  away  thy  judgments,  he  hath  cast 
out  thine  enemy  :  the  King  of  Israel,  even  the  Lord,  is  in  the 
midst  of  thee :  thou  shalt  not  see  evil  any  more. 

In  that  day  it  shall  he  said  to  Jerusalem,  Fear  thou  not ; 
and  to  Zion,  Let  not  thine  hands  he  slack. 

The  Lord  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  thee  is  mighty  ;  he  will 
save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee  with  joy ;  he  will  rest  in  his 
love  ;  he  will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

I  will,  gather  them  that  are  sorrowfid  for  the  solemn  assem- 
hly  who  are  of  thee,  to  whom  the  reproach  of  it  loas  a  burden. 

Behold,  at  that  time  I  will  undo- all  that  afflict  them ;  and  I 
will  get  them  praise  and  fame  in  every  land  where  they  have 
been  put  to  shame. 

At  that  time  will  Ihring  you  again,  even  in  the  time  that  I 
gather  you  :  for  I  will  make  you  a  name  and  a  praise  among 
all  people  of  the  earth,  when  I  turn  hack  your  captivity  hefore 
your  eyes,  saith  the  Lord. 

Therefore  also  now,  saith  the  Lord,  turn  ye  even  to  me 
with  all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping,  and 
with  mourning ; 

And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God:  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  sloio  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repentetli  him  of  the  evil. 

Who  knoweth  if  he  Avill  return  and  repent,  and  leave  a 
blessing  behind  him  ? 

Bloio  the  trumpet  in  Zion,  sanctify  a  fast,  ccdl  a  solemn 
assembly : 

Gather  the  people,  sanctify  the  congregation,  assemble  the 
elders,  gather  the  children. 

Let  the  priests,  the  7ninisters  of  the  Lord,  weep  between  the 


124  SUNDAY   AFTER   ASCENSION. 

porch  and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say,  Spare  thy  people,  0 
Lord,  and  give  not  thine  heritage  to  reproach,  that  the  heathen 
shoidd  ride  over  them :  wherefore  should  they  say  among  the 
people,  Where  is  their  God? 

Then  will  the  Lord  pity  his  people. 

i^ear  not,  0  land;  he  glad  and  rejoice:  for  the  Lord  will 
do  great  things. 

Be  not  afraid,  ye  beasts  of  the  field :  for  the  pastures  of  the 
wilderness  do  spring,  for  the  tree  bearetli  her  fruit,  the  fig-tree 
and  the  vine  do  yield  their  strength. 

Be  glad  then,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord  your  God :  for  he 
hath  given  you  the  former  rain  moderately,  and  he  tvill  cause 
to  come  down  for  you  the  rain,  the  former  rain,  and  the  latter 
rain  in  the  first  month. 

And  I  will  restore  to  you  the  years  that  the  locust  hath 
eaten,  the  canker-worm,  and  the  caterpiller,  and  the  palmer- 
worm,  my  great  army  which  I  sent  among  you. 

And  ye  shall  eat  in  plenty,  and  he  satisfied,  and  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord  your  God,  that  hcdh  dealt  wondrously  with 
you  :  and  my  people  shall  never  he  ashamed. 

And  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  in  the  midst  of  Israel,  and 
that  I  am  the  Lord  your  God,  and  none  else :  and  my  people 
shall  never  be  ashamed. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  that  Iioillpour  out  my 
spirit  upon  all  flesh  ;  and  your  sons  and  your  daughters  shall 
prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams,  your  young  men 
shall  see  visions. 

And  also  upon  the  servants  and  upon  the  handmaids  in 
those  days  will  I  pour  out  my  Spirit. 

A7id  I  will  shoiv  wonders  in  the  heavens  and  in  the  earth, 
hlood,  and  fire,  and  pillars  of  smohe. 

The  sun  shall  be  turned  into  darkness,  and  the  moon  into 
blood,  before  the  great  and  the  terrible  day  of  the  Lord  come. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 


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pSiy:.MS. 


I  WILL  sing  of  tlie  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever :  with  my 
mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faithfulness  to  all  generations. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  he  built  up  for  ever :  thy  faith- 
fulness shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very  heavens. 

And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O  Lord  ;  thy 
faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

For  tvho  in  the  heaven  can  he  compared  unto  the  Lord'^  icho 
among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened  unto 'the  Lord"} 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints, 
and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  about  him. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  tvho  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto  thee  ? 
or  to  thy  faithfidness  round  about  thee  .^ 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  :  when  the  waves  thereof 
arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

Thou  hast  scattered  thine  enemies  with  thy  strong  arm. 

The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine :  as  for  the 
world,  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou  hast  founded  them. 

Tlie  north  and  the  south,  thou  hast  created  them. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  :  strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high  is 
thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy  throne :  mercy 
and  truth  shcdl  go  before  thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound;  they 
shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

In  thy  name  shcdl  they  rejoice  cdl  the  day :  and  in  thy  right- 
eousness shall  they  he  exalted. 

For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength ;  and  in  thy  favor 
we  shall  be  exalted. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  defence  ;  and  the  Holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  King. 

Then  thou  spakest  in  vision  to  thy  Holy  One,  and  saidst, 

I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty ;  I  have  exalted  one 

chosen  out  of  the  people  : 
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126  SUNDAY  AFTER   ASCENSION. 

With  lohom  my  hand  shall  he  established;  mine  arm  also 
shall  strengthen  him. 

The  enemy  shall  not  exact  upon  him ;  nor  the  son  of  wick- 
edness afflict  him. 

And  I  will  heat  doivn  his  foes  hefore  his  face,  and  plague 
them  that  hate  him. 

But  my  faithfulness  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with  him  ;  and 
in  my  name  shall  he  be  exalted. 

I loill  set  his  hand  also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand  in  the 
rivers.  * 

He  shall  cry  unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Father,  my  God,  and 
the  Eock  of  my  salvation. 

Also  I  will  make  him  my  first-born,  higher  than  the  kings  of 
the  earth. 

My  mercy  will  I  keep  for  him"for  evermore,  and  my  cove- 
nant shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  eiidure  for  ever,  and  his  throne 
as  the  days  of  heaven. 

If  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk  not  in  my  judg- 
ments ; 

If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  commandments  ; 

Then  will  I  visit  their  transgression  with  the  rod,  and  their 
iniquity  with  stripes. 

Nevertheless  my  loving-kindness  will  I  not  utterly  take  from 
him,  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to  fail. 

My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that  is 
gone  out  of  my  lips. 

What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see  death  ?  shall 
he  deliver  his  soid  from  the  hand  of  the  grave  ? 

Remember,  Lord,  the  reproach  of  thy  servants ;  how  I  do 
bear  in  my  bosom  the  reproach  of  all  the  mighty  people ; 

Wheretoith  thine  enemies  have  reproached,  0  Lord ;  where- 
with they  have  reproached  the  footsteps  of  thine  anointed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  for  evermore.     Amen,  and  amen. 

BENEDICTION  V. 


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WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
foithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  h'ght  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit,  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right 
judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy 
comfort,  through  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour;  in  whose  name 
we  ascribe  unto  thee  all  honor  and  glory  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 

PKOPHECIES. 

PEOVEKBS. 

Doth  not  wisdom  cry  ?  and  understanding  put  forth  her 
voice  ? 

She  standeth  in  the  top  of  high  places^  ly  the  way  in  the 
places  of  the  paths; 

She  crieth  at  the  gates,  at  the  entry  of  the  city,  at  the  com- 
ing in  at  the  doors  ; 

Unto  you,  0  men,  I  call;  and  my  voice  is  to  the  sons  of 
man. 

O  ye  simple,  understand  wisdom,  and  ye  fools,  be  ye  of  an 
understanding  heart. 

Hear ;  for  Iivill  speak  of  excellent  things;  and  the  opening 
of  my  lips  shcdl  he  right  things. 

For  my  mouth  shall  speak  truth;  and  wickedness  is  an 
abomination  to  my  lips. 

All  the  loords  of  my  mouth  are  in  righteousness;  there  is 
nothing  froioard  or  perverse  in  them. 

They  are  all  plain  to  him  that  understandeth,  and  right  to 
them  that  find  knowledge. 

Receive   my   instruction,   and  not   silver;   and  hioicledge 
rather  than  choice  gold. 


128  WHITSUNDAY. 

For  wisdom  is  better  than  rubies ;  and  all  the  things  that 
may  be  desired  are  not  to  be  compared  to  it. 

I,  wisdom,  dwell  ivith  prudence,  and  find  out  hnoidedge  of 
xcitty  inventions. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  hate  evil :  pride,  and  arrogancj, 
and  the  evil  vk^ay,  and  the  froward  mouth,  do  I  hate. 

Counsel  is  mine,  and  sound  wisdom :  I  am  understanding  ; 
I  have  strength. 

By  me  kings  reign,  and  princes  decree  justice. 

By  me  princes  rxde,  and  nobles,  even  all  the  jiidges  of  the 
earth. 

I  love  them  that  love  me ;  and  those  that  seek  me  early 
shall  find  me. 

Riches  and  honor  are  ivith  me;  yea,  durable  riches  and 
righteousness. 

My  fruit  is  better  than  gold,  yea,  than  fine  gold ;  and  my 
revenue  than  choice  silver. 

Head  in  the  way  of  righteousness  in  the  midst  of  the  paths 
of  judgment: 

That  I  may  cause  those  that  love  me  to  inherit  substance ; 
and  I  will  fill  their  treasures. 

The  Lord  possessed  me  in  the  beginning  of  his  way,  before 
his  works  of  old. 

I  was  set  up  from  everlasting,  from  the  beginning,  or  ever 
the  earth  was. 

Wheii  there  ivere  no  depths,  Iukis  brought  forth  ;  when  there 
toere  no  fountains  abounding  with  water. 

Before  the  mountains  were  settled,  before  the  hills,  was  I 
brought  forth. 

While  as  yet  he  had  not  made  the  earth,  nor  the  fields,  nor 
the  highest  part  of  the  dust  of  the  world. 

When  he  prepared  the  heavens,  I  was  there :  when  he  set 
a  compass  upon  the  face  of  the  depth ; 

When  he  established  the  clouds  above  ;  when  he  strengthened 
the  fountains  of  the  deep  ; 


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When  he  gave  to  the  sea  his  decree,  that  the  waters  should 
not  pass  his  commandment;  when  he  appointed  the  founda- 
tions of  the  earth : 

Then  I  was  hj  him,  as  one  brought  up  with  him;  and  I  was 
daihj  his  delight,  rejoicing  always  before  him  ; 

Rejoicing  in  the  habitable  part  of  his  earth ;  and  my  de- 
lights were  with  the  sons  of  men. 

Now  therefore  hearken  unto  me,  0  ye  children  ;  for  blessed 
are  they  that  heep  my  ways. 

Hear  instruction,  and  be  wise,  and  refuse  it  not. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  heareth  me,  watching  daily  at  my 
gates,  waiting  at  the  posts  of  my  doors. 

For  whoso  findeth  me  tindeth  life,  and  shall  obtain  favor  of 
the  Lord. 

But  he  that  sinneth  against  me  wrongeth  his  own  soid :  all 
they  that  hate  me  love  death. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears ! 

That  we  may  hear  meeUy  thy  ivord,  and  receive  it  ivith  pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  ;  whom  shall  I  fear  ? 
the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life  ;  of  whom  shall  I  be 
afraid  ? 

Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart  shcdl 
not  fear :  though  war  shoidd  rise  against  me,  in  this  ivill  I  be 
confident. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek  after ; 
that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my 
life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  inquire  in  his 
temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his  jiavilion : 
in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me  ;  he  shall  set  me 
up  upon  a  rock. 

Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of  joy  ;  I 
will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 


130  WHITSUNDAY. 

Hear,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice:  have  mercy  also 
upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face  ;  my  heart  said  unto 
thee,  Thy  face.  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me  ;  put  not  thy  servant  away 
in  anger  :  thoii  hast  been  my  help  ;  leave  me  not,  neither  forsake 
me,  0  God  of  my  salvation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me,  then  the  Lord 
will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  0  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  a  plain  jiath. 

I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  goodness  of 
the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  Lord;  he  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall 
strengthen  thine  heart:  ivait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  ;  for  praise  is  comely 
for  the  upi'ight. 

Sing  unto  him  a  neto  song ;  play  shilfidly  ivith  a  loud 
noise. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ;  and  all  his  works  are 
done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment:  the  earth  is  full  of 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  :  and  all 
the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an  heap :  he 
layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord ;  let  all  the  inhabitants  of 
the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him  : 

For  he  spake,  and  it  loas  done  ;  he  commanded,  and  it  stood 
fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to  naught ; 
he  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none  effect. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever,  the  thoughts  of 
his  heart  to  all  generations. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  ;  and  the 
people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inheritance. 


FIRST  SUNDAY   AFTER    -WHITSUNDAY.  131 

The  Lord  looheth  from  heaven;  he  heholdeth  all  the  sons  of 
men. 

From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh  upon  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

Jle  fashioneth  their  hearts  aliJce  ;  he  considereth  all  their 
works. 

There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  an  host :  a 
mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much  strength. 

An  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety:  neither  shall  he  deliver 
any  hy  Ms  great  strength. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear  him, 
upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy  ; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  Iceep  them  alive  in 
famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord ;  he  is  our  help  and  our 
shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him  ;  because  tve  have  trusted 
in  his  holy  name. 

Let  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  be  upon  us,  according  as  we  hope 
in  thee. 

BENEDICTION  VI. 


FIRST   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy 
servants  grace,  by  the  confession  of  a  true  faith,  to 
acknowledge  the  glory  of  thy  eternal  Godhead ;  we  beseech 
thee  that  thou  wouldest  keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and 
evermore  defend  us  from  all  adversities,  who  livest  and  rei^n- 
est  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


132  FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    TVHITSUNDAT. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

A  GOOD  name  is  rather  to  be  chosen  than  great  riches, 
and  loving  favor  rather  than  silver  and  gold. 

The  rich  and  poor  meet  together:  the  Lord  is  the  maher  of 
them  cdl. 

A  prudent  man  foreseeth  the  evil,  and  hideth  himself;  but 
the  simple  pass  on  and  are  punished. 

By  humility,  and  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  are  riches,  and 
honor,  ami  life. 

Thoi-ns  and  snares  are  in  the  way  of  the  fro  ward  :  he  that 
doth  keep  his  soul  shall  be  far  from  them. 

Train  up  a  child  in  the  way  he  should  go  ;  and  when  he  is 
old,  he  will  not  depart  from  it. 

The  rich  ruleth  over  the  poor,  and  the  borrower  is  servant 
to  the  lender. 

He  that  soweth  iniquity  shcdl  reap  vanity ;  and  the  rod  of 
his  anger  shall  fail. 

He  that  hath  a  bountiful  eye  shall  be  blessed ;  for  he  giveth 
of  his  bread  to  the  poor. 

Cast  out  the  scorner,  and  contention  shall  go  out ;  yea,  strife 
and  reproach  shall  cease. 

He  that  loveth  pureness  of  heart,  for  the  grace  of  his  lips 
the  king  shall  be  his  friend. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  preserve  hiowledge ;  and  he  over- 
throweth  the  words  of  the  transgressor. 

The  slothful  man  saith,  There  is  a  lion  without,  I  shall  be 
slain  in  the  streets. 

Foolishness  is  hound  in  the  heart  of  a  child  ;  hut  the  rod  of 
correction  shall  drive  it  far  from  him. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  riches,  and  he 
that  giveth  to  the  rich,  shall  surely  come  to  want. 

Boio  down  thine  ear,  and  hear  the  words  of  the  wise,  and 
apply  thine  heart  unto  my  knowledge : 


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For  it  is  a  pleasant  thing  if  thou  keep  them  within  thee  ; 
they  shall  withal  be  fitted  in  thy  lips. 

Have  not  I  written  to  thee  excellent  tilings  in  counsels  and 
knotvledge, 

That  I  might  make  thee  know  the  certainty  of  the  words 
of  truth,  that  thou  mightest  answer  the  words  of  truth  to  them 
that  send  unto  thee  ? 

Roh  not  the  jjoor,  because  he  is  jjoo?- ;  neither  oj)2>7'ess  the 
aviated  in  the  gate  ; 

For  the  Lord  will  plead  their  cause ;  and  spoil  the  soul  of 
those  that  spoiled  them. 

Be  not  thou  one  of  them  that  strike  hands,  or  of  them  that 
are  sureties  for  debts. 

If  thou  hast  nothing  to  pay,  why  should  he  take  away  thy 
bed  from  under  thee  ? 

Remove  not  the  ancient  landmarh  which  thy  fathers  have  set. 

Seest  thou  a  man  diligent  in  his  business  ?  he  shall  stand 
before  kings  ;  he  shall  not  stand  before  mean  men. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  I 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy.  praise. 

PSALMS. 

Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name  give 
glory,  for  thy  mercy  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 

Wherefore  shoidd  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now  thy  God'^ 

But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens  :  he  hath  done  whatsoever 
he  pleased. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work  ofmerCs  hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not ;  eyes  have  they, 
but  they  see  not ; 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not ;  noses  have  they,  hut  they 
smell  not ; 

They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not ;  feet  have  they,  but 
they  walk  not ;  neither  speak  they  through  their  thi'oat. 
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134  FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAT. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  ;  so    is  every  one 
that  trusteth  in  them. 

O,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord ;  he  is  your  help  and  your  shield. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord:   lie  is  your  help 
and  your  shield. 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us :  he  will  bless  us. 

He  ivill  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small  and  great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more,  you  and  your 
children. 

Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord,  which  made  hearen  and  earth. 

The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the    Lord's :  but  the 
earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord,  neither  any  that  go  dotvn  into 
silence. 

But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  for  ever- 
more.   Praise  the  Lord. 

Hove  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  my  voice   and  my 
supplications. 

Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me,  therefore  will  I 
call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  sorroios  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains  of  hell 
gat  hold  upon  me  :  L found  trouble  and  sorrotv. 

Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord :   O  Lord,  I  be- 
seech thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous :  yea,  our  God  is  mer- 
ciful. 

The  Lord  px-eserveth  the  simple  :  I  was  brought  low,  and 
he  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  0  my  soid ;  for  the  Lord  hath  dealt 
bountifxdly  with  thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  mine  eyes 
from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling, 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken  :  I  was  greatly  afflicted. 

L said  in  my  haste.  All  men  are  liars. 


SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  135 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his  benefits 
towards  me  ? 

I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the  presence  of 
all  his  people. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his  saints. 

I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and  will  call 
upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

1 10 ill  pay  my  voios  unto  the  Lord  noiv  in  the  presence  of 
all  his  people^ 

In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations :  praise  him,  all  ye  people. 

For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  towards  us :  and  the 
truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

BENEDICTION  XII. 


SECOND   SUNDAY   AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  the  strength  of  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
mercifully  accept  our  prayers  ;  and  because,  through  the 
weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do  no  good  thing  with- 
out thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  thy 
commandments  we  may  please  thee  both  in  will  and  deed, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

Labor  not  to  be  rich ;  cease  from  thine  own  wisdom. 

Wilt  thou  set  thine  eyes  upon  that  xohich  is  not  ?  for  riches 


136  SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAT. 

certainly  mahe  themselves  wings ;  they  fly  away,  as  an  eagle 
toioard  heaven. 

Eat  thou  not  the  bread  of  him  that  hath  an  evil  eye,  nei- 
ther desire  thou  his  dainty  meats  : 

For  as  he  thinketh  in  Ms  heart,  so  is  he :  Eat  and  drinh, 
saith  he  to  thee  ;  hut  his  heart  is  not  with  thee. 

Remove  not  the  old  landmark :  and  enter  not  into  the 
fields  of  the  fatherless. 

For  their  Redeemer  is  mighty;  he  shall  plead  their  cause 
ivith  thee. 

Apply  thine  heart  unto  instruction,  and  thine  ears  to  the 
words  of  knowledge. 

Let  not  thine  heart  envy  sinners :  but  he  thou  in  the  fear  of 
the  Lord  all  the  day  long. 

For  surely  there  is  an  end ;  and  thine  expectation  shall  not 
be  cut  oiF. 

Hear  thou,  my  son,  and  he  ivise,  and  guide  thine  heart  in  the 
icay. 

Be  not  amongst  wine-bibbers  ;  amongst  riotous  eaters  of 
flesh ; 

For  the  drunhard  and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  poverty ;  and 
drowsiness  shall  clothe  a  man  with  rags. 

Hearken  unto  thy  father  that  begat  thee,  and  despise  not 
thy  mother  when  she  is  old. 

Buy  the  truth,  and  sell  it  not  ;  cdso  tvisdom,  and  instriiction, 
and  understanding. 

The  father  of  the  righteous  shall  greatly  rejoice  ;  and  he 
that  begetteth  a  wise  child  shall  have  joy  of  him. 

Wlio  hath  woe  ?  tvho  hath  sorroiv  ?  lolio  hath  contentions  ? 
who  hath  hahhling  .^  tcho  hath  wounds  without  cause  ?  ivho  hath 
redness  of  eyes  ? 

They  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine,  they  that  go  to  seek 
mixed  wine. 

Look  not  thou  upon  the  loine  when  it  is  red,  when  it  giveth 
his  color  in  the  cup,  whe7i  it  moveth  itself  aright : 


SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  137 

At  the  last  it  biteth  like  a  serpent,  and  stingeth  like  an 
atlder. 

Tea,  thou  shall  he  as  he  that  lieth  doicn  in  the  midst  of  the 
sea,  or  as  he  that  lieth  upon  the  top  of  a  mast. 

Who  hath  ascended  up  into  heaven,  or  descended  ?  who 
hath  gathered  the  wind  in  his  fists?  who  hath  bound  the 
waters  in  a  garment  ?  who  haih  established  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth  ?  what  is  his  name,  and  what  is  his  son's  name,  if 
thou  canst  tell  ? 

Every  xoord  of  God  is  pure :  he  is  a  shield  unto  them  that 
put  their  trust  in  him. 

Add  thou  not  unto  his  words,  lest  he  reprove  thee,  and 
thou  be  found  a  liar. 

Two  things  have  I  required  of  thee  ;  deny  me  them  not 
before  I  die: 

Remove  far  from  me  vanity  and  lies  ;  give  me  neither 
poverty  nor  riches  ;  feed  me  with  food  convenient  for  me  : 

Lest  I  he  full,  and  deny  thee,  and  say^  Who  is  the  Lord  ? 
or  lest  I  he  poor,  and  steal,  and  take  the  name  of  my  God 
in  vain. 

There  is  a  generation  that  curseth  their  father,  and  doth 
not  bless  their  mother. 

There  is  a  generation  that  are  pure  in  their  own  eyes,  and 
yet  is  not  xoashed  from  their  filthiness. 

There  is  a  generation,  O  how  lofty  are  their  eyes!  and 
their  eyelids  are  lifted  up. 

There  is  a  generation  whose  teeth  are  as  sioords,  to  devour 
the  poor  from  off  the  earth,  and  the  needy  from  among  men. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
wise  God  ; 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever. 

12* 


138  THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

PSALMS. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 

While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord :  I  will  sing  j^raises 
unto  my  God  tvhile  I  have  any  being. 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of  man,  in 
whom  there  is  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  the  earth  ;  in  that 
very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  God  for  his  help,  Avhose  hope  is  in 
the  Lord  his  God ; 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  therein 
is  ;  which  Jceepeth  truth  for  ever  ; 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed  ;  which  giv- 
eth  food  to  the  hungry.     The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners  : 

The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind:  the  Lord  raiseth 
them  that  are  boived  doivn  :  the  Lord  loveth  the  righteous : 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers  ;  he  relieveth  the  fa- 
therless and  widow ;  but  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth 
upside  down. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  0  Zion,  unto 
all  generations.     Praise  ye  the  Lord, 

BENEDICTION  XL 


THIRD   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

OLORD,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those  whom 
thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  steadfast  fear  and  love  ;  keep 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection  of  thy  good  prov- 
idence, and  make  us  to  have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of  thy 
holy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  139 

PROPHECIES. 
JOB. 

Now  a  thing  was  secretly  brought  to  me,  and  mine  ear 
received  a  little  thereof. 

In  thoughts  from  the  visions  of  the  night,  tvhen  deep  sleep 
faUeth  on  men, 

Fear  came  upon  me,  and  trembling,  which  made  all  my 
bones  to  shake. 

Then  a  spirit  passed  before  my  face  ; 

It  stood  still,  but  I  could  not  discern  the  form  thereof:  an 
image  was  before  mine  eyes ;  there  was  silence,  and  I  heard 
a  voice,  saying, 

Shall  mortal  man  he  more  just  than  God  ?  shall  a  man  he 
more  pure  than  his  Maker  ? 

Behold,  he  put  no  trust  in  his  servants ;  and  his  angels  he 
charged  with  folly : 

How  much  less  in  them  that  dwell  in  houses  of  clay,  ivhose 
foundation  is  in  the  dust,  which  are  crushed  hefore  the 
moth  ? 

They  are  destroyed  from  morning  to  evening :  they  perish 
for  ever,  without  any  regarding  it. 

Both  not  their  excellency  which  is  in  them  go  aivay  ?  they 
die,  even  loithout  wisdom. 

Call  now,  if  there  be  any  that  will  answer  thee ;  and  to 
which  of  the  saints  wilt  thou  turn  ? 

For  wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and  envy  slayeth  the  silly 
one. 

I  have  seen  the  foolish  taking  root :  but  suddenly  I  cursed 
his  habitation. 

His  children  are  far  from  mfety,  and  they  are  crushed  in 
the  gate,  neither  is  there  any  to  deliver  them. 

Although  affliction  cometh  not  forth  of  the  dust,  neither 
doth  trouble  spring  out  of  the  ground  ; 

Yet  man  is  horn  unto  trotdjle,  as  the  sparks  fly  upward. 


140  THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

I  would  seek  unto  God,  and  unto  God  would  I  commit  my 
cause ; 

Which  doeth  great  things  and  iinsearchahle ;  marvellous 
things  without  numher : 

Who  giveth  rain  upon  the  earth,  and  sendeth  waters  upon 
the  fields  : 

To  set  uj}  on  high  those  that  be  loiv  ;  that  those  ivhich  mourn 
may  he  exalted  to  safety. 

He  disappointeth  the  devices  of  the  crafty,  so  that  their 
hands  cannot  perform  their  enterprise. 

He  taheth  the  wise  in  their  own  craftiness  ;  and  the  counsel 
of  the  froivard  is  carried  headlong. 

They  meet  with  darkness  in  the  day-time,  and  grope  in  the 
noonday  as  in  the  night. 

But  he  saveth  the  jjoor  from  the  sivord,  from  their  mouth, 
and  from  the  hand  of  the  mighty. 

So  the  poor  hath  hope,  and  iniquity  stoppeth  her  mouth. 

Behold,  hajypy  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth  ;  therefore 
despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of  the  Almighty : 

For  he  maketh  sore,  and  bindeth  up ;  he  woundeth,  and  his 
hands  make  whole. 

He  shall  deliver  thee  in  six  troubles  ;  yea,  in  seven  there  shall 
no  evil  touch  thee. 

In  famine  he  shall  redeem  thee  from  death ;  and  in  war 
from  the  power  of  the  sword. 

Thou  shalt  he  hid  from  the  scourge  of  the  tongue  ;  neither 
shalt  thou  he  afraid  of  destruction  when  it  cometh. 

At  destruction  and  famine  thou  shalt  laugh :  neither  shalt 
thou  be  afraid  of  the  beasts  of  the  earth. 

For  thou  shalt  be  in  league  ivith  the  stones  of  the  field  ;  and 
the  beasts  of  the  feld  shall  he  at  peace  with  thee. 

And  thou  shalt  know  that  thy  tabernacle  shall  be  in  peace ; 
and  thou  shalt  visit  thy  habitation,  and  shalt  not  sin. 

Thou  shalt  come  to  thy  grave  in  a  fidl  age,  like  as  a  shock 
of  corn  cometh  in  his  season. 


THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  141 

Lo  this,  we  have  searched  it,  so  it  is  ;  hear  it,  and  know 
thou  it  for  thy  good. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord ! 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  give  unto  the  Lord 
glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  nnto  his  name  ;  loorship 
the  Lord  in  the  heanty  of  holiness. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters  :  the  God  of 
glory  thundereth :  the  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  poicerful ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  is 
full  of  majesty. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  ;  yea,  the  Lord 
breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

He  mahcth  them  also  to  sJcij)  lihe  a  calf ;  Lebanon  and 
Sirion  like  a  young  unicorii. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaheth  the  tvilderness ;  the  Lord 
shaketh  the  xoilderness  of  Kadesli. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  discovereth  the  forests  :  and  in  his 
temple  doth  every  one  speak  of  his  glory. 

27*6  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood  ;  yea,  the  Lord  sitteth  King 
for  ever. 

The  Lord  Avill  give  strength  unto  his  people ;  the  Lord  will 
bless  his  people  with  peace. 

L IV ill  extol  thee,  0  Lord  ;  for  thou  hast  lifted  me  up. 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hast  healed 
me. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  said  from  the  grave :  thou, 
hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  shoidd  not  go  down  to  the  pit. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his,  and  give  thanks  at 
the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


142  THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

For  his  anger  endureth  hut  a  moment :  in  Ju's  favor  is  life  ; 
toeeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  hut  joy  cometh  in  the  morn- 
ing. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be  moved. 

Lord,  hy  thy  favor  thou  hast  made  my  mountain  to  stand 
strong  :  thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was  trouhled. 

I  cried  to  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  unto  the  Lord  I  made  suppli- 
cation. 

What  2iroft  is  there  in  my  hlood,  tvhen  I  go  down  to  the  pit  1 
Shall  the  dust  pyxiise  thee  ?  shall  it  declare  thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  Lord,  be  thou 
my  helper. 

To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  thee,  and  not 
he  silent.  0  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanlis  unto  thee  for 
ever. 

In  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never  be 
ashamed  :  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me:  deliver  me  speedily:  he  thou 
my  strong  roch,for  an  house  of  defence  to  save  me. 

For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress :  therefore,  for  thy 
name's  sake,  lead  me  and  guide  me. 

Into  thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit:  thou  hast  redeemed  me, 
0  Lord  God  of  truth. 

I  have  hated  them  that  regard  lying  vanities  :  but  I  trust 
in  the  Lord. 

I  will  he  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy  :  for  thou  hast  con- 
sidered my  troidjle  ;  thou  hast  known  my  said  in  adversities, 

And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy :  thou 
hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large  room. 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand:  deliver  7ne  from  the  hand  of 
mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant :  save  me  for  thy 
mercies'  sake. 

Let  me  not  he  ashamed,  0  Lord :  for  I  have  ccdled  upon 
thee :  let  the  wicked  he  ashamed. 


FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  143 

Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence,  which  speak  grievous 
things  proudly  and  contemptuously  against  the  righteous. 

0  hoio  great  is  thy  goodness,  ivhich  thou  hast  laid  up  for 
them  that  fear  thee ;  ivhich  thou  hast  xorought  for  them  that 
trust  in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men  ! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence  from 
the  pride  of  man  ;  thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion 
from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

Blessed  he  the  Lord  ;  for  he  hath  shoived  me  his  marvellous 
Mildness. 

For  I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before  thine 
eyes  :  nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  supplica- 
tions, when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

0  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints  ;  for  the  Lord  preserveth 
the  faithfid,  and  plentifully  rewardeth  the  proud  doer. 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your  heart,  all 
ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

BENEDICTION    X. 


FOURTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  hear  us,  and  grant 
that  we,  truly  seeking  thine  aid,  may  by  thy  mighty  pow- 
er be  defended,  and  by  thy  gracious  mercy  be  comforted  in 
all  dangers  and  adversities,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

PKOPHECIES. 

JOB. 

Behold,   God  is  mighty,  and  despiseth  not  any:  he  is 
mighty  in  strength  and  wisdom. 


144  FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

He  preservcth  not  the  life  of  the  wiclced:  hut  giveth  right  to 
the  poor. 

He  withdrawetli  not  his  eyes  from  the  righteous :  yea,  he 
doth  estabhsh  them  for  ever,  and  they  are  exalted. 

And  if  they  he  hound  in  fetters,  and  he  holden  in  cords  of 
affliction  ; 

Then  he  showeth  them  their  work,  and  their  transgressions. 

He  openeth  also  their  ear  to  discipline,  and  commandeth  that 
they  return  from  iniquity. 

If  they  obey  and  serve  him,  they  shall  spend  their  days  in 
prosperity,  and  their  years  in  pleasures : 

But  if  they  ohey  not,  they  shall  die  without  hiowledge. 

But  the  hypocrites  in  heart  heap  up  wrath. 

He  delivereth  the  poor  in  his  affliction,  and  openeth  their 
ears  in  oppression. 

Will  he  esteem  thy  riches :  no,  not  gold,  nor  all  the  forces 
of  strength. 

Behold,  God  excdteth  hy  his  power :  tvho  teacheth  like  him  ? 

Remember  that  thou  magnify  his  work,  which  men  behold. 

Every  man  may  see  it ;  man  may  hehold  it  afar  off. 

Behold,  God  is  great,  and  we  know  him  not ;  neither  can 
the  number  of  his  years  be  searched  out. 

For  he  maheth  small  the  drops  of  tvater :  they  p)Our  doivn 
rain  according  to  the  vapor  thereof. 

Which  the  clouds  do  drop  and  distil  upon  man  abundantly. 

Also  can  any  understand  the  spreadings  of  the  clouds,  or  the 
noise  of  his  tabernacle  ? 

Behold,  he  spreadeth  his  light  upon  it,  and  covereth  the 
bottom  of  the  sea. 

For  hy  them  judgeth  he  the  people  ;  he  giveth  meat  in  ahun- 
dance. 

With  clouds  he  covereth  the  light ;  and  commandeth  it  not 
to  shine,  by  the  cloud  that  coraeth  betwixt. 

The  noise  thereof  showeth  concerning  it,  the  cattle  cdso  con- 
cerning the  vapor. 


FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  145 

At  this  also  my  heart  trembleth,  and  is  moved  out  of  his 
place. 

Hear  attentively  the  noise  of  Ms  voice,  and  the  sound  that 
goeth  out  of  his  mouth. 

He  dii'ecteth  it  under  the  whole  heaven,  and  his  lightning 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

After  it  a  voice  roareth :  he  thundereth  with  the  voice  of  his 
excellency. 

God  thundereth  marvellously  with  his  voice ;  great  things 
doeth  he,  which  we  cannot  comprehend. 

For  he  saith  to  the  snow,  Be  thou  on  the  earth  ;  likewise  to 
the  small  rain,  and  to  the  great  rain  of  his  strength. 

He  sealeth  up  the  hand  of  every  man,  that  all  men  may 
know  his  work. 

Then  the  beasts  go  into  dens,  and  remain  in  their  places. 

Out  of  the  south  cometh  the  whirlwind;  and  cold  out  of 
the  north. 

By  the  breath  of  God  frost  is  given  ;  and  the  breadth  of  the 
watei'S  is  straitened. 

Also  by  watering  he  wearieth  the  thick  cloud ;  he  scatter- 
eth  his  bright  cloud. 

And  it  is  turned  round  about  by  his  counsels  ;  thcd  they  may 
do  xvliatsoever  he  commandeth  them  upon  the  face  of  the  world 
in  the  earth. 

He  causeth  it  to  come,  whether  for  correction,  or  for  his 
land,  or  for  mercy. 

Hearlcen  unto  this:  stand  still,  and  consider  the  wondrous 
works  of  God. 

Dost  thou  know  when  God  disposed  them,  and  caused  the 
light  of  his  cloud  to  shine  ? 

Dost  thou  hioio  the  balancings  of  the  clouds,  the  wondrous 
works  of  him  which  is  perfect  in  hioivledge? 

How  thy  garments  are  warm,  when  he  quieteth  the  earth 
by  the  south  wind? 


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146  FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Hast  thou  ivith  him  spread  out  the  sl'i/,  tvhich  is  strong,  and 
as  a  molten  looking-glass  ? 

Teach  us  what  we  shall  say  unto  hira ;  for  we  cannot  order 
our  speech  by  reason  of  darkness. 

And  now  men  see  not  the  bright  light  which  is  in  the  clouds  : 
hut  the  loind  passeth,  and  cleanseth  them. 

Fair  weather  cometh  out  of  the  north :  with  God  is  terrible 
majesty. 

Touching  the  Almighty,  ive  cannot  Jind  him  out:  he  is  excel- 
lent in  power,  and  in  judgment,  and  in  plenty  of  justice. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

That  tve  mag  hear  meekly  thy  toord,  and  receive  it  with  pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

Why  standest  thou  afar  off,  O  Lord  ?  why  hidest  thou  thy- 
self in  times  of  trouble  ? 

The  wiclced  in  his  pride  doth  persecute  the  poor :  let  them 
be  taken  in  the  devices  that  they  have  imagined. 

For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart's  desire,  and  blesseth 
the  covetous,  whom  the  Lord  abhorreth. 

The  xvicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance,  ivill  not 
seek  after  God :   God  is  not  in  all  Ms  thoughts. 

His  ways  are  always  grievous  :  thy  judgments  are  far  above 
out  of  his  sight :  as  for  all  his  enemies,  he  puffeth  at  them. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Ishcdl  not  be  moved  ;  for  I  shall 
never  be  in  adversity. 

His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  deceit  and  fraud  ;  under 
his  tongue  is  mischief  and  vanity. 

He  sitteth  in  the  lurking-places  of  the  villages :  in  the  secret 
jjlaces  doth  he  murder  the  innocent :  his  eyes  are  privily  set 
against  the  poor. 

He  lieth  in  wait  secretly,  as  a  lion  in  his  den  :  he  lieth  in 
wait  to  catch  the  poor :  he  doth  catch  the  poor  when  he  draw- 
eth  him  into  his  net. 


FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  147 

He  croucheth,  and  humhleth  himself,  that  the  poor  may  fall 
by  his  strong  ones. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath  forgotten  :  he  hideth 
his  face  ;  he  will  never  see  it. 

Arise,  0  Lord;  0  God,  lift  up  thine  hand;  forget  not  the 
humble. 

Wherefore  doth  the  Avicked  contemn  God  ?  he  hath  said  in 
his  heart,  tliou  wilt  not  require  it. 

Thou  hast  seen  it :  for  thou  heholdest  mischief  and  spite  to 
requite  it  with  thy  hand :  the  poor  committeth  hiynself  unto 
thee :  thou  art  the  helper  of  the  fatherless. 

Break  thou  the  arm  of  the  wicked  and  the  evil  man :  seek 
out  his  wickedness  till  thou  find  none. 

The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever:  the  heathen  are  per- 
ished oiit  of  his  land. 

Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble  :  thou  wilt 
prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear : 

To  judge  the  fatherless  and  the  oppressed,  that  the  man  of 
the  earth  may  no  more  oppress. 

Help,  Lord :  for  the  godly  man  ceaseth  ;  for  the  faithful 
fail  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

They  speak  vanity  everyone  with  his  neighbor :  with  flatter- 
ing lips  and  loith  a  double  heart  do  they  speak. 

The  Lord  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the  tongue 
that  speaketh  proud  things  : 

Who  have  said.  With  our  tongue  \oill  ice  prevail ;  our  lips 
are  our  own :  who  is  lord  over  us  ? 

For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of  the  needy, 
now  will  I  arise,  saith  the  Lord ;  I  will  set  him  in  safety  from 
him  that  puffeth  at  him. 

T/ie  tvords  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words  :  as  silver  tried  in  a 
furnace  of  earth,  purifed  seven  times. 

Thou  Shalt  keep  them,  O  Lord,  thou  shalt  preserve  them 
from  this  generation  for  ever. 

The  tvicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the  vilest  men  are 
exalted. 


148  FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    "WHITSUNDAY. 

In  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust :  how  say  ye  to  my  soul,  Flee, 
as  a  bird  to  your  mountain  ? 

For  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  how,  they  make  ready  their 
arrow  upon  the  string,  that  they  may  privily  shoot  at  the  ^ip- 
right  in  heart. 

If  the  foundations  be  destroyed,  what  can  the  righteous  do  ? 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple,  the  Lord's  throne  is  in 
heaven :  his  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids  try  the  children  of  men. 

The  Loi'd  trieth  the  righteous :  but  the  wicked  and  him 
that  loveth  violence  his  soul  hateth. 

Upon  the  ivicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brimstone, 
and  an  horrible  tempest :  this  shall  be  the  portion  of  their 
cup. 

For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness ;  his  counte- 
nance doth  behold  the  upright. 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

OGOD,  the  protector  of  all  who  trust  in  thee,  without  whom 
nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy  ;  increase  and  multiply 
upon  us  thy  mercy,  that,  thou  being  our  ruler  and  guide,  we 
may  so  i^ass  through  things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not 
the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  0  Heavenly  Father,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

Better  is  the  poor  that  walketh  in  his  integrity,  than  he 
that  is  perverse  in  his  lips,  and  is  a  fool. 


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Also,  that  the  soul  be  unthout  hiorvledge,  it  is  not  good ;  and 
he  that  hasteth  xoith  his  feet  sinneth. 

The  foolishness  of  man  pervertetli  his  way :  and  his  heart 
fretteth  against  the  Lord. 

A  false  tvitness  shall  not  he  unpunished ;  and  he  that  spealc- 
eth  lies  shall  not  escape. 

He  that  getteth  wisdom  loveth  his  own  soul :  he  that  keep- 
etli  understanding  shall  find  good. 

A  false  tvitness  shall  not  he  unpunished  ;  and  he  that  speah- 
eth  lies  shall  perish. 

Delight  is  not  seemly  for  a  fool ;  much  less  for  a  servant 
to  have  rule  over  princes. 

The  discretion  of  a  man  deferreth  his  anger  ;  and  it  is  his 
glory  to  pass  over  a  transgression. 

Slothfulness  casteth  into  a  deep  sleep  ;  and  an  idle  soul 
shall  suffer  hunger. 

He  that  Iceepeth  the  commandment  heepeth  his  oum  soul ;  but 
he  that  despiseth  his  ways  shall  die. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth  unto  the  Lord  ; 
and  that  which  he  hath  given  will  he  pay  him  again. 

A  man  of  great  tvirith  shall  suffer  jmnishment ;  for  if  thou 
deliver  him,  get  thou  must  do  it  again. 

Hear  counsel,  and  receive  instruction,  that  thou  mayest  be 
wise  in  thy  latter  end. 

There  are  many  devices  in  a  man^s  heart ;  nevertheless,  the 
counsel  of  the  Lord,  that  shall  stand. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  tendeth  to  life  ;  and  he  that  hath  it 
shall  abide  satisfied  ;  he  shall  not  be  visited  with  evil. 

A  slothful  man  hideth  his  hand  in  his  bosom,  and  tvill  not 
so  much  as  bring  it  to  his  mouth  again. 

He  that  wasteth  his  father,  and  chaseth  away  his  mother, 
is  a  son  that  causeth  shame,  and  bringeth  reproach. 

Cease,  my  son,  to  hear  the  instructioii  that  causeth  to  err 
from  the  words  of  knowledge. 
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loO  FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   \YHITSUNDAY. 

Wine  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging,  and  whosoever  is 
deceived  thereby  is  not  wise. 

It  is  an  honor  for  a  man  to  cease  from  strife  ;  hut  every 
fool  ^vill  he  meddling. 

The  sluggard  will  not  plough  by  reason  of  the  cold  ;  there- 
fore shall  he  beg  in  harvest,  and  have  nothing. 

Counsel  in  the  heart  of  man  is  like  deep  water :  hut  a  man 
of  understanding  will  draw  it  out. 

Most  men  will  proclaim  every  one  his  own  goodness  :  but 
a  faithful  man  who  can  find  ? 

The  just  man  walketli  in  his  integrity ;  his  children  are 
hlessed  after  him. 

Who  can  say,  I  have  made  my  heart  clean,  I  am  pure  from 
my  sin  ? 

Divers  weights,  and  divers  measures,  hoth  of  them  are  alike 
ahomination  to  the  Lord. 

Even  a  child  is  known  by  his  doings,  whether  his  work  be 
pure,  and  whether  it  be  right. 

The  hearing  ear,  and  the  seeing  eye,  the  Lord  hath  made 
even  hoth  of  them. 

Love  not  sleep,  lest  thou  come  to  poverty  ;  open  thine  eyes, 
and  thou  shalt  be  satisfied  with  bread. 

It  is  naught,  it  is  naught,  saith  the  huyer :  hut  tvhen  he  is 
gone  his  ivay,  then  he  hoasteth. 

There  is  gold,  and  a  multitude  of  rubies :  but  the  lips  of 
knowledge  are  a  precious  jewel. 

Bread  of  deceit  is  sweet  to  a  man  ;  hut  afterwards  his  mouth 
shall  he  filled  with  gravel. 

He  that  goeth  about  as  a  talebearer  revealeth  secrets ; 
therefore  meddle  not  with  him  that  flattereth  with  his  lips. 

Whoso  curseth  his  father  or  his  mother,  his  lamp  shall  he  put 
out  in  ohscure  darkness. 

An  inheritance  may  be  gotten  hastily  at  the  beginning ; 
but  the  end  thereof  shall  not  be  blessed. 


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Say  not  thou,  I  will  recompense  evil :  hut  ivait  on  the  Lord, 
and  he  shall  save  tliee. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

We  have  heard  with  our  ears,  0  God,  our  fathers  have  told 
us,  what  woi'k  thou  didst  iu  their  days,  in  the  times  of  old ; 

How  thou  didst  drive  out  the  heathen  ivith  thy  hand,  and 
plantedst  them  ;  how  thou  didst  affiict  the  people,  and  cast  them 
out. 

For  they  got  not  the  land  in  possession  by  their  own  sword, 
neither  did  their  own  arm  save  them  ;  but  thy  right  hand,  and 
thine  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy  countenance,  because  thou 
hadst  a  favor  unto  them. 

In  God  ive  boast  all  the  day  long,  and  praise  thy  name  for 
ever. 

But  thou  hast  cast  off,  and  put  us  to  shame ;  and  goest  not 
forth  with  our  armies. 

Thou  hast  given  us  like  sheep  appointed  for  meat;  and 
hast  scattered  us  among  the  heathen. 

Thou  sellest  thy  people  for  naught,  and  dost  not  increase 
thy  wealth  by  their  price. 

Thou  tnahest  us  a  reproach  to  our  neighbors,  a  scorn  and 
derision  to  them  that  are  round  about  us. 

Thou  makest  us  a  byword  among  the  heathen,  a  shaking 
of  the  head  among  the  people. 

3Iy  confusion  is  continually  before  me,  and  the  shame  of  my 
face  hath  covered  me, 

For  the  voice  of  him  that  reproacheth  and  blasphemeth ; 
by  reason  of  the  enemy  and  avenger. 

Ifive  have  forgotten  the  name  of  our  God,  or  stretched  out 
our  hands  to  a  strange  god ; 

Shall  not  God  search  this  out  ?  for  he  knoweth  the  secrets 
of  the  heart. 


152  FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Yea,  for  thy  salce  are  we  hilled  all  the  day  long  ;  we  are 
counted  as  sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

Awake,  why  sleepest  thou,  O  Lord  ?  arise,  cast  us  not  oflf 
for  ever. 

Wlierefore  hidest  thou  thy  face,  and  forgettest  our  affliction 
and  our  oppression  ? 

Arise  for  our  help,  and  redeem  us,  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

God  IS  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very  present  help  in 
trouble : 

Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  removed,  and 
though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the  midst  of  the  sea ; 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled,  though  the 
mountains  shake  xvith  the  sxoelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad  the 
city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most 
High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her :  she  shall  not  be  moved:  God 
shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved :  he  uttered 
his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  ivith  us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord,  what  desolations  he 
hath  made  in  the  earth. 

He  maheth  tears  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth;  he 
hreaJceth  the  bote,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder  ;  he  burneth 
the  chariot  in  the  f  re. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God ;  I  will  be  exalted  among 
the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

BENEDICTION  II. 


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SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

a  RANT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that  the  course  of  this 
world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy  governance, 
that  thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly  quiet- 
ness, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

JOB. 

0  THAT  I  knew  where  I  might  find  God  !  that  I  might  come 
even  to  his  seat ! 

Ixcould  order  my  cause  before  Mm,  and  Jill  my  mouth  with 
argtiments. 

1  would  know  the  words  which  he  would  answer  me,  and 
understand  what  he  would  say  unto  me. 

Will  he  plead  against  me  loith  his  great  'power  .^  No  ;  hut 
he  tvoidd  put  strength  in  me. 

Behold,  I  go  forward,  but  he  is  not  there ;  and  backward, 
but  I  cannot  perceive  him  : 

On  the  left  hand,  lohere  he  doth  lOorJc,  hut  I  cannot  hehold 
him :  he  hideth  himself  on  the  right  hand,  that  I  cannot  see 
him : 

But  he  knoweth  the  way  that  I  take :  when  he  hath  tried 
me,  I  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 

My  foot  hath  held  his  steps,  his  way  have  I  kept,  and  not 
declined. 

Neither  have  I  gone  back  from  the  commandment  of  his 
lips ;  I  have  esteemed  the  words  of  his  mouth  more  than  my 
necessary  food. 

But  he  is  in  one  mind,  and  who  can  turn  him  ?  and  tvhat 
his  sold  desireth,  even  that  he  doeth. 


154  SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Therefore  am  I  troubled  at  his  presence :  when  I  consider, 
I  am  afraid  of  him. 

Fo7'  God  maketh  my  heart  soft,  and  the  Almighty  troiibleth 
me: 

Dominion  and  fear  are  with  him,  he  maketh  peace  in  his 
high  places. 

is  there  any  number  of  his  armies  ?  and  upon  whom  doth 
not  his  light  arise  ? 

How  then  can  man  be  justified  with  God  ?  or  how  can  he 
be  clean  that  is  born  of  a  woman  ? 

Behold  even  to  the  moon,  and  it  shineth  not ;  yea,  the  stars 
are  not  pure  in  his  sight. 

Hell  is  naked  before  him,  and  destruction  hath  no  cov- 
ering. 

He  stretcheth  out  the  north  over  the  empty  place,  and  hangeth 
the  earth  upon  nothing. 

He  bindeth  up  the  waters  in  his  thick  clouds  ;  and  the 
cloud  is  not  rent  under  them. 

He  holdeth  hack  the  face  of  his  throne,  and  spreadeth  his 
cloud  upon  it. 

He  hath  compassed  the  waters  with  bounds,  until  the  day 
and  night  come  to  an  end. 

The  pillars  of  heaven  tremble,  and  are  astonished  at  his 
reproof. 

He  divideth  the  sea  with  his  power,  and  by  his  understand- 
ing he  smiteth  through  the  proud. 

By  his  Spirit  he  hath  garnished  the  heavens  ;  his  hand  hath 
formed  the  croohed  serpent. 

Lo,  these  are  parts  of  his  ways ;  but  how  little  a  portion  is 
heard  of  him  ?  but  the  thunder  of  his  power  who  can  under- 
stand ? 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
loise  God; 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever. 


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PSALMS. 

He  that  clwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High  shall 
abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almightj. 

/  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my  fortress : 
my  God  ;  in  Mm  will  I  trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  fowler, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under  his  wings 
shall  thou  trust :  his  truth  shall  he  thy  shield  and  hucMer. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ;  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  waTketh  in  darkness  ;  nor  for  the 
destruction  that  ivasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
right  hand  ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  tvith  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  and  see  the  reward  of 
the  loicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord  which  is  my  refuge,  even 
the  Most  High,  thy  habitation, 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither  shall  any  plague  come 
nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee 
in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  hear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou  dash  thy 
foot  against  a  stone. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I  de- 
liver him  :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known  my 
name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  tvill  ansiver  him  :  I  ivill  he 
with  him  in  trouble  ;  Iioill  deliver  him,  and  honor  him. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my  salva- 
tion. 

The  Lord  reigneth  ;  he  is  clothed  with  majesty  ;  the  Lord  is 
clothed  toith  strength,  xoherewith  he  hath  girded  himself :  the 
world  also  is  established,  that  it  cannot  be  moved. 


156  SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Thy  tlirone  is  established  of  old  :  thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  0  Lord,  the  floods  have  lifted  up 
their  voice  ;  the  floods  lift  up  their  loaves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters,  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure :  holiness  hecometh  thine  house, 
0  Jyord,  for  ever. 

O  Lord  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth ;  O  God,  show 
thyself. 

Lift  t(p  thyself,  thou  Judge  of  the  earth. 

Lord,  how  long  shall  the  wicked,  how  long  shall  the  wicked 
triumph  ? 

How  long  shall  they  utter  and  speah  hard  things  ?  and  all 
the  workers  of  iniquity  boast  themselves  f 

They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  murder  the 
fatherless. 

Yet  they  say,  The  Lord  shall  not  see,  neither  shall  God 
regard  it. 

Understand,  ye  brutish  among  the  people :  and  ye  fools, 
when  will  ye  be  wise  ? 

ITe  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear  ?  he  that  formed 
the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

He  that  teacheth  man  knowledge,  shall  not  he  know  ? 

The  Lord  hioiveth  the  thoughts  of  man,  that  they  are  vanity. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  0  Lord,  and 
teachest  him  out  of  thy  law  ; 

That  thou  may  est  give  him  rest  from  the  days  of  adversity. 

For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  his  peoj)le,  neither  will  he 
forsake  his  inheritance. 

Hut  judgment  shall  return  unto  righteousness :  and  all  the 
upright  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  help,  my  soul  had  almost 
dwelt  in  silence. 

In  the  multitude  of  my  thoughts  within  me,  thy  comforts  de- 
light my  sold. 


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Shall  the  tlirone  of  iniquity  have  fellowship  with  thee, 
which  frameth  mischief  by  a  law  ? 

But  the  Lord  is  my  defence  ;  and  my  God  is  f/ie  rock  of  my 
refuge. 

BENEDICTION  IV. 


SEVENTH    SUNDAY  AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  thee  such 
good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding,  pour  into  our 
hearts  such  love  toward  thee,  that  we,  loving  thee  above  all 
things,  may  obtain  thy  promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we  can 
desire,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

Be  not  thou  envious  against  evil  men,  neither  desire  to  be 
with  them : 

For  their  heart  studieth  destruction,  and  their  lips  talk  of 
mischief 

Through  Avisdom  is  an  house  builded  :  and  by  understand- 
ing it  is  established : 

And  hy  hioxcledge   shall  the   chambers    he  filled  with  all 
precious  and  pleasant  riches. 

A  wise  man  is  strong ;  yea,  a  man  of  knowledge  increaseth 
strength. 

If  thou  faint  in  the  day  of  adversity,  thy  strength  is  small. 

Lay  not  wait,  O  wicked  man,  against  the  dwelling  of  the 
righteous  ;  spoil  not  his  resting-place. 

Rejoice  not  when  thine  enemy  fcdleth  ;  and  let  not  thine  heart 
he  glad  when  he  stumbleth  ; 
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158      SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 

Lest  the  Lord  see  it,  and  it  displease  him. 

Fret  not  thyself  hec an se  of  evil  men,  neithei'  he  tJiou  envious 
at  the  wicked: 

For  there  shall  be  no  reward  to  the  evil  man ;  the  candle 
of  the  wicked  shall  be  put  out. 

He  that  saith  unto  the  wicked,  Thou  art  righteous  ;  him  shall 
the  people  curse,  nations  shall  ahhor  him: 

But  to  them  that  rebuke  him  shall  be  delight,  and  a  good 
blessing  shall  come  upon  them. 

Prepare  thy  work  without,  and  make  it  fit  for  thyself  in  the 
field ;  and  afterwards  build  thine  house. 

Be  not  a  witness  against  thy  neighbor  without  cause  ;  and 
deceive  not  with  thy  lips. 

Say  not,  Iivill  do  so  to  him  as  he  hath  done  to  tne  :  I  will 
render  to  the  man  according  to  his  tvork. 

I  went  by  the  field  of  the  slothful,  and  by  the  vineyard  of 
the  man  void  of  understanding ; 

And  lo,  it  teas  all  grown  over  with  thorns,  and  nettles  had 
covered  the  face  thereof,  and  the  stone  wall  thereof  was  broken 
down. 

Then  I  saw,  and  considered  it  well :  I  looked  upon  it,  and 
received  instruction. 

Yet  a  little  sleep,  a  little  slumber,  a  little  folding  of  the  hands 
to  sleep : 

So  shall  thy  poverty  come  as  one  that  travelleth  ;  and  thy 
want  as  an  armed  man. 

Go  not  forth  hastily  to  strive,  lest  thou  know  not  ivhat  to  do  in 
the  end  thereof,  lohen  thy  neighbor  hath  put  thee  to  shame. 

Debate  thy  cause  with  thy  neighbor  himself;  and  discover 
not  a  secret  to  another ; 

Lest  he  that  heareth  it  put  thee  to  shame,  and  thine  infamy 
turn  not  away. 

A  word  fitly  spoken  is  like  apples  of  gold  in  pictures  of 
silver. 

A  man  that  heareth  false  witness  against  his  neighbor  is  a 
maul,  and  a  sivord,  and  a  sharp  arrow. 


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Confidence  in  an  unfaltliful  man  in  time  of  trouble  is  like  a 
broken  tooth,  and  a  foot  out  of  joint. 

If  thine  enemy  he  hungry^  give  him  hread  to  eat;  and  if  he 
he  thirsty,  give  him  water  to  drinh  : 

For  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  upon  his  head,  and  the 
Lord  shall  reward  thee. 

He  that  hath  no  ride  over  his  own  spirit  is  like  a  city  that  is 
hroken  down,  and  without  walls. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

The  Lord's  name  he  praised. 

PSALMS. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
Cometh  my  help. 

My  help  Cometh  from  the  Lord,  which  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  :  he  that  keepeth 
thee  will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumher  nor 
sleep. 

The  Lord  is  thy  keeper ;  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy 
right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  hy  day,  7ior  the  moon  hy 
night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  he  shall  pre- 
serve thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out,  and  thy  coming  in, 
from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me.  Let  us  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  0  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  compact  together : 

Whither  the  trihes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord,  unto  the 
testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  name  of  the  Lord. 


160  SEVENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment,  the  thrones  of  the 
house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem :  they  shall  prosper  that 
love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions^  sake,  I  ivill  now  say, 
Peace  he  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  I  will  seek  thy 
good. 

Unto  thee  lift  I  iqy  mine  eyes,  O  thou  that  dwellest  in  the 
heavens. 

Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand  of  their 
masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of  her 
mistress ;  so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God,  until  that 
he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  ics. 

If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side  ; 

If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side,  when  men 
rose  up  against  us  ; 

Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  their  wrath 
was  kindled  against  us : 

Then  the  toaters  had  overiohelmed  tis,  the  stream  had  gone 
over  our  sold: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shcdl  be  as  3Tount  Zion,  which 
cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  for  ever. 

As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so  the  Lord 
is  round  about  his  people  from  henceforth  even  for  ever. 

For  the  rod  of  the  wiched  shcdl  not  rest  upon  the  lot  of  the 
righteous  ;  lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their  hands  unto  in- 
iquity. 

Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good,  and  to  them 
that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 


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As  for  such  as  turn  aside  U7ito  their  crooked  ways,  the  Lord 
shall  lead  them  forth  xoith  the  workers  of  iniquity :  hut  peace 
shall  be  upon  Israel. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

He  that  goeth  forth  and  iceepeth,  hearing  precious  seed,  shall 
doubtless  come  again  loith  rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves  with 
him. 

BENEDICTION   I. 


EIGHTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

T  ORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author  and  giver 
-Li  of  all  good  things,  graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy 
name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us  with  all  good- 
ness, and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.     Atnen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ECCLESIASTES. 

Keep  thy  foot  when  thou  goest  to  the  house  of  God,  and  be 
more  ready  to  hear  than  to  give  the  sacrifice  of  fools :  for  they 
consider  not  that  they  do  evil. 

Be  not  rash  with  thy  mouth,  and  let  not  thine  heart  he  hasty 
to  utter  anything  before  God:  for  God  is  in  heaven,  and  thou 
upon  earth;  therefore  let  thy  loords  be  few. 

When  thou  vowest  a  vow  unto  God,  defer  not  to  pay  it : 
pay  that  which  thou  hast  vowed. 

Suffer  not  thy  mouth  to  cause  thy  flesh  to  sin :  ivherefore 
should  God  he  angry  at  thy  voice,  and  destroy  the  ivork  of  thine 
hands  ? 

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162  EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

For  in  the  multitude  of  dreams  and  many  words  there  are 
also  divers  vanities :  but  fear  thou  God. 

If  thou  seest  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  and  violent  pervert- 
ing of  judgment  and  justice  in  a  province,  marvel  not  at  the 
matter :  for  he  that  is  higher  than  the  highest  regardeth  ;  and 
there  be  higher  than  they. 

Moreover,  the  profit  of  the  earth  is  for  all :  the  king  himself 
is  served  by  the  field. 

He  that  lovetJi  silver  shall  not  be  satisfied  toith  silver ;  nor 
he  that  loveth  abundance  tvith  increase.     This  is  also  vanity. 

"When  goods  increase,  they  are  increased  that  eat  them: 
and  what  good  is  there  to  the  owners  thereof,  saving  the  be- 
holding of  them  with  their  eyes  ? 

The  sleep  of  a  laboring  man  is  sweet,  whether  he  eat  little 
or  much:  but  the  abundance  of  the  rich  will  not  suffer  him  to 
sleep. 

There  is  a  sore  evil  which  I  have  seen  under  the  sun, 
namely,  riches  kept  for  the  owners  thereof  to  their  hurt. 

But  those  riches  perish  by  evil  travail ;  and  he  begetteth  a 
son,  and  there  is  nothing  in  his  hand. 

So  I  returned,  and  considered  all  the  oppressions  that  are 
done  under  the  sun :  and,  behold,  the  tears  of  such  as  were 
oppressed,  and  they  had  no  conforter ;  and  on  the  side  of  their 
oppressors  there  was  power ;  but  they  had  no  comforter. 

To  everything  there  is  a  season,  and  a  time  to  every  piirpose 
under  the  heaven: 

I  know  that  whatsoever  God  doeth,  it  shall  be  for  ever : 
nothing  can  be  put  to  it,  nor  anything  taken  from  it :  and  God 
doeth  it  that  men  should  fear  before  him. 

That  which  hath  been  is  noiv  ;  and  that  ivhich  is  to  be  hath 
already  been  :  and  God  requireth  that  which  is  past. 

And,  moreover,  I  saw  under  the  sun  the  place  of  judgment, 
that  wickedness  was  there;  and  the  place  of  righteousness, 
that  iniquity  was  there. 

I  said  in  mine  heart,  God  shall  judge  the  righteous  and  the 


EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  163 

iciched:  for  there  is  a  time  there  for  every  purpose,  and  for 
every  toork. 

Then  I  saw  that  wisdom  excelleth  folly,  as  far  as  light  ex- 
celleth  darkness. 

For  God  giveth  to  a  man  that  is  good  in  his  sight,  unsdom, 
and  hnowledge,  and  joy :  hut  to  the  sinner  he  giveth  travail,  to 
gather,  and  to  heap  up,  that  he  may  give  to  him  that  is  good 
before  God. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

Tiiat  ive  may  hear  meekly  thy  ivord,  and  receive  it  with  pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  in  the  city  of 
our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his  holiness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  lohole  earth,  is  Mount 
Zion,  on  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great  King. 

We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God,  in  the 
midst  of  thy  temple. 

According  to  thy  name,  0  God,  so  is  thy  praise  unto  the 
ends  of  the  earth  :  thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever ;  he  will  be  our 
guide  even  unto  death. 

Lord,  thou  hast  heen  favorable  unto  thy  land: 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people  ;  hast  covered 
all  their  sin. 

Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again,  that  thy  people  may  rejoice  in 
thee  f 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

I IV ill  hear  \ohat  God  the  Lord  will  speak  :  for  he  loill  speak 
peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints  ;  but  let  them  not  turn 
again  to  folly. 

Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him  ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  ;  righteousness  and  peace 
have  kissed  each  other. 


164  EIGHTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

Truth  shall  sprhig  out  of  the  earth  ;  and  righteousness  shall 
look  down  from  heaven. 

Tea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  tohich  is  good;  and  our  land 
shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him,  and  shall  set  us  in  the 
way  of  his  steps. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  0  Lord:  for  I  cry  unto  thee  daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant :  for  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  do 
I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive  ;  and  plente- 
ous in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  my  prayer ;  and  attend  to  the  voice 
of  my  supplications. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouUe  I  will  call  upon  thee :  for  thou  wilt 
ansioer  me. 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and  worship 
before  thee,  0  Lord ;  and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  tvondrous  things :  thou  art  God 
alone. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord ;  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth : 
unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

/  loill  praise  thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart ;  and 
I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and  gracious, 
long-suffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

0  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me. 

Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  O  city  of  God. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  he  said,  This  and  that  man  was  horn 
in  her  ;  and  the  Highest  himself  shall  estahlish  her. 

The  Lord  shall  count,  when  he  writeth  up  the  people,  that 
this  man  was  born  there. 

All  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

BENEDICTION  II. 


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NINTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  whose  never-failing  providence  orderetli  all  things 
both  in  heaven  and  earth,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  to 
put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to  give  us  those 
things  which  be  profitable  for  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

JOB. 

Canst  thou  by  searching  find  out  God  ?  canst  thou  find 
out  the  Almighty  unto  perfection  ? 

It  is  as  high  as  heaven  ;  ivhat  canst  thou  do  ?  tfeeper  than 
hell ;  xohat  canst  thou  Icnoio'? 

The  measure  thereof  is  longer  than  the  earth,  and  broader 
than  the  sea. 

If  he  cut  off,  and  shut  up,  or  gather  together,  then  icho  can 
hinder  him  ? 

For  he  knoweth  vain  men  :  he  seeth  wickedness  also  :  will 
he  not  then  consider  it  ? 

If  thou  prepare  thine  heart,  and  stretch  out  thine  hands 
toward  him  ; 

If  iniquity  be  in  thy  hand,  put  it  far  away,  and  let  not 
wickedness  dwell  in  thy  tabernacles. 

For  then  shalt  thou  lift  up  thy  face  tvithout  spot;  yea,  thou 
shalt  he  steadfast,  and  shalt  not  fear  : 

And  thine  age  shall  be  clearer  than  the  noonday;  thou 
shalt  shine  forth,  thou  shalt  be  as  the  morning. 

And  thou  shalt  he  secure,  hecause  there  is  hojye  ;  yea,  thou 
shalt  take  thy  rest  in  safety. 

Also  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make  thee  afraid ; 

But  the  eyes  of  the  wielded  shall  fail,  and  they  shcdl  not  es- 
cape, and  their  hope  shall  he  as  the  giving  up  of  the  ghost. 


166  NINTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Who  knoweth  not  in  all  these,  that  the  hand  of  the  Lord 
hath  wrought  this  ? 

In  whose  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  thing,  and  the 
breath  of  all  mankind. 

With  the  ancient  is  wisdom ;  and  in  length  of  days  under- 
standing. 

With  him  is  ivisdom  and  strength,  he  hath  counsel  and  U7i- 
derstanding. 

Behold,  he  breaketh  down,  and  it  cannot  be  built  again ; 
he  shutteth  up,  and  there  can  be  no  opening. 

Behold,  he  tvithholdeth  the  loaters,  and  they  dry  up  ;  also  he 
sendeth  them  out,  and  they  overturn  the  earth. 

With  him  is  strength  and  wisdom. 

Though  he  slay  me,  yet  loill  Itritst  in  him. 

He  also  shall  be  my  salvation. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

0  God,  thou  knowest  my  foolishness ;  and  my  sins  are  not 
hid  from  thee. 

Let  not  them  that  wait  on  thee.,  0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  be 
ashamed,  for  my  sake;  let  not  those  that  seek  thee  be  confounded. 

But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  in  an  accept- 
able time  :  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy,  hear  me, 
in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

Hear  me,  0  Lord ;  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  good:  turn 
unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies. 

And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ;  hear  me  speedily. 

Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  if. 

1  will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a  song,  and  will  mag- 
nify him  with  thanksgiving. 

The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad:  and  your  heart  shall 
live  that  seek  God. 


NINTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  167 

For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor,  and  despiseth  not  his  pris- 
oners. 

Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him,  the  seas  and  everything 
that  moveth  therein. 

Truly  God  is  good  to  Israel,  even  to  such  as  are  of  a  clean 
heart. 

But  as  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone  ;  my  steps  had  well- 
nigh  slipped. 

For  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I  saw  the  prosperity 
of  the  wicked. 

For  there  are  no  hands  in  their  death :  hut  their  strength  is 
firm. 

They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other  men ;  neither  are  they 
plagued  like  other  men. 

Therefore  pride  compiasseth  them  ahout  as  a  chain  ;  violence 
covereth  them  as  a  garment. 

They  are  corrupt,  and  speak  wickedly  concerning  oppres- 
sion :  they  speak  loftily. 

They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens,  and  their  tongue 
walketh  through  the  earth. 

Nevertheless,  I  am  continually  with  thee  ;  thou  hast  holden 
me  by  my  right  hand. 

Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  afterward  receive 
me  to  glory. 

Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ?  and  there  is  none  upon 
earth  that  I  desire  besides  thee. 

3Iy  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth :  hut  God  is  the  strength  of 
my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 

For,  lo,  they  that  are  far  from  thee  shall  perish  ; 

But  it  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to  God:  I  have  put  my 
trust  in  the  Lord  God,  that  I  may  declare  all  thy  tvorhs. 

BENEDICTION  VI. 


168  TENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 


TENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

/^  EANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit  to  think 
vX  and  do  always  such  things  as  be  rightful ;  that  we,  who 
cannot  do  anything  that  is  good  without  thee,  may  by  thee  be 
enabled  to  live  according  to  thy  will,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

Though  hand  join  in  hand,  the  wicked  shall  not  be  un- 
punished :  but  the  seed  of  the  righteous  shall  be  delivered. 

There  is  that  scattereth,  and  yet  inct'easeth  ;  and  there  is  that 
withholdeth  more  than  is  meet,  hut  it  tendeth  to  poverty. 

He  that  withholdeth  corn,  the  people  shall  curse  him  :  but 
blessing  shall  be  upon  the  head  of  him  that  selleth  it. 

He  that  diligently  seeketh  good  p7'0cui-eth  favor :  hut  he  that 
seeheth  mischief,  it  shall  come  unto  him. 

He  that  trusteth  in  his  riches  shall  fall :  but  the  righteous 
shall  flgurish  as  a  branch. 

The  fruit  of  the  righteous  is  a  tree  of  life ;  and  he  that 
winneth  soids  is  loise. 

Behold,  the  righteous  shall  be  recompensed  in  the  earth : 
much  more  the  wicked  and  the  sinner. 

Whoso  loveth  instruction  loveth  hnoivledge  ;  hut  he  that  hateth 
reproof  is  hrutish.        , 

A  good  man  obtaineth  favor  of  the  Lord:  but  a  man  of 
wicked  devices  will  he  condemn. 

A  man  shall  not  he  estahlished  hy  wickedness :  hut  the  root  of 
the  righteous  shall  not  he  moved. 

A  righteous  man  regardeth  the  life  of  his  beast :  but  the 
tender  mercies  of  the  wicked  are  cruel. 


TENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  169 

He  that  tilleth  Ms. land  shall  he  satisfied  xoith  hread ;  hut  he 
that  follow  eth  vain  persons  is  void  of  understanding. 

The  way  of  a  fool  is  right  in  his  own  eyes :  but  he  that 
hearkeneth  unto  counsel  is  wise. 

There  is  that  speaketh  like  the  piercings  of  a  sword:  hut  the 
tongue  of  the  wise  is  health. 

The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  established  for  ever :  but  a  lying 
tongue  is  but  for  a  moment. 

Deceit  is  in  the  heart  of  them  that  imagine  evil :  hut  to  the 
counsellors  of  peace  is  joy. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  to  the  just :  but  the  wicked 
shall  be  filled  with  mischief. 

Lying  lips  are  ahomination  to  the  Lord :  hut  they  that  deal 
tridy  are  his  delight. 

The  hand  of  the  diligent  shall  bear  rule  :  but  the  slothful 
shall  be  under  tribute. 

,  Heaviness  in  the  heart  of  man  maketh  it  stoop) :  hut  a  good 
word  maketh  it  glad. 

In  the  way  of  righteousness  is  life ;  and  in  the  pathway 
thereof  there  is  no  death. 

A  icise  son  heareth  his  father'' s  instruction :  hut  a  scorner 
heareth  not  rehuke. 

He  that  keepeth  his  mouth  keepeth  his  life  :  but  he  that 
openeth  wide  his  lips  shall  have  destruction. 

The  sold  of  the  sluggard  desireth,  and  hath  nothing :  hut 
the  soul  of  the  diligent  shall  he  made  fat. 

Righteousness  keepeth  him  that  is  upright  in  the  way :  but 
wickedness  overthroweth  the  sinner. 

There  is  that  maketh  himself  rich,  yet  hath  nothing :  there 
is  that  maketh  himself  poor,  yet  hath  great  riches. 

The  light  of  the  righteous  rejoiceth :  but  the  lamp  of  the 
wicked  shall  be  put  out. 

Only  hy  pride  cometh  contention :  hut  with  the  well-advised 
is  tvisdoni. 

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170  TENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Wealth  gotten  by  vanity  shall  be  diminished :  but  he  that 
gathereth  by  labor  shall  inci'ease. 

Hope  deferred  maketh  the  heart  sick :  but  when  the  desire 
Cometh,  it  is  a  tree  of  life. 

Whoso  despiseth  the  word  shall  be  destroyed :  but  he  that 
feareth  the  commandment  shall  be  rewarded. 

Good  understandiny  giveth  favor :  but  the  way  of  trans- 
gressors is  hard. 

Poverty  and  shame  shall  be  to  him  that  refuseth  instruc- 
tion :  but  he  that  regardeth  reproof  shall  be  honored. 

He  that  tccdketh  ivith  ivise  men  shcdl  be  icise :  but  a  com- 
panion of  fools  shall  be  destroyed. 

Evil  pursueth  sinners :  but  to  the  righteous  good  shall  be 
repaid, 

Wow  vnto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
wise  God; 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever. 

PSALMS. 

The  day  is  thine,  the  night  also  is  thine :  thou  hast  pre- 
pared the  light  and  the  sun. 

Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth :  thou  hast  made 
summer  and  winter. 

Have  respect  unto  the  covenant:  for  the  dark  places  of 
the  earth  are  full  of  the  habitations  of  cruelty. 

0  let  not  the  opjjressed  return  ashamed :  let  the  poor  and 
needy  praise  thy  name. 

Unto  thee,  0  God,  do  we  give  thanks,  unto  thee  do  we 
give  thanks  :  for  that  thy  name  is  near  thy  wondrous  works 
declare. 

For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor  from  the 
toest,  nor  from  the  south  : 

But  God  is  the  judge ;  he  putteth  down  one,  and  setteth 
up  another. 


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Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  he  heard  from  heaven  ;  the 
earth  feared,  and  ivas  still, 

When  God  arose  to  judgment,  to  save  all  the  meek  of  the 
earth. 

Surely  the  ivrath  of  man  shall  praise  thee :  the  remainder 
of  wrath  shalt  thou  restrain. 

Vow  and  pay  unto  the  Lord  your  God :  let  all  that  be 
round  about  him  bring  presents  unto  him  that  ought  to  be 
feared. 

/  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  the  years  of  ancient 
times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night  :  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart,  and  my  spirit  made  diligent 
search. 

Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever  ?  and  will  he  he  favorable  no 
more  ? 

Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ?  doth  his  promise  fail  for 
evermore  ? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  he  gracious  ?  hath  he  in  anger  shut 
up  his  tender  mercies  ? 

And  I  said.  This  is  my  infirmity  :  but  I  will  remember  the 
years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High. 

/  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord ;  surely  L  ivill  re- 
member thy  loonders  of  old. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work,  and  talk  of  thy 
doings. 

Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sancttiary :  ivho  is  so  great  a 
God  as  our  God! 

Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders :  thou  hast  declared 
thy  strength  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  loith  thine  arm  redeemed  thy  people. 

The  waters  saw  thee,  0  God,  the  waters  saw  thee  :  they 
were  afraid ;  the  depths  also  were  ti'oubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water  ;  the  shies  sent  out  a  sound: 
thine  arroivs  also  ivent  abroad. 


172      ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  "WHITSUNDAY. 

The  voice  of  tliy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven :  the  lightnings 
lightened  the  world  :  the  earth  trembled  and  shook. 

Thy  loay  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in  the  great  waters, 
and  thy  footsteps  are  not  hiotvn. 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


ELEVENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

LET  thy  merciful  ears,  O  Lord,  be  open  to  the  prayers  of 
thy  humble  servants  ;  and  that  they  may  obtain  their  pe- 
titions, make  them  to  ask  such  things  as  shall  please  thee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PKOVEKBS. 

He  that  walketh  in  his  uprightness  feareth  the  Lord :  but 
he  that  is  perverse  in  his  ways  despiseth  him. 

In  the  mouth  of  the  foolish  is  a  rod  of  pride :  hut  the  lips  of 
the  u'ise  shall  j^reserve  them. 

A  scorner  seeketh  wisdom,  and  findeth  it  not :  but  knowl- 
edge is  easy  unto  him  that  understandeth. 

Fools  malce  a  mock  at  sin  :  hut  among  the  righteous  there  is 
favor. 

The  heart  knoweth  his  own  bitterness ;  and  a  stranger  doth 
not  intermeddle  with  his  joy. 

The  house  of  the  wicked  shall  he  overthrown :  hut  the  tah- 
ernacle  of  the  upright  shall  flourish. 

There  is  a  way  which  seemeth  right  unto  a  man ;  but  the 
end  thereof  are  the  ways  of  death. 

Even  in  laughter  the  heart  is  sorrowfxd  ;  and  the  end  of  that 
mirth  is  heaviness. 


ELEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  173 

The  backslider  in  heart  shall  be  filled  with  his  own  ways  ; 
and  a  good  man  shall  be  satisfied  from  himself. 

The  simple  lelieveth  every  word :  but  the  prudent  man  look- 
eth  well  to  Ms  going. 

A  wise  man  feareth,  and  departeth  from  evil :  but  the  fool 
I'ageth,  and  is  confident. 

He  that  is  soon  angry  dealeth  foolishly ;  and  a  man  of 
wicked  devices  is  hated. 

The  evil  bow  before  the  good ;  and  the  wicked  at  the  gates 
of  the  righteous. 

He  that  despiseth  his  neighbor  sinneth :  but  he  that  hath 
mercy  on  the  poor,  happy  is  he. 

Do  they  not  err  that  devise  evil  ?  but  mercy  and  truth  shall 
be  to  them  that  devise  good. 

In  all  labor  there  is  profit :  bid  the  talk  of  the  lips  tendeth 
only  to  penury. 

The  crown  of  the  wise  is  their  riches  :  but  the  foolishness 
of  fools  is  folly. 

A  true  loitness  delivereth  soitls :  but  a  deceitful  ivitness  speak- 
eth  lies. 

In  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  strong  confidence  ;  and  his  chil- 
dren shall  have  a  place  of  refuge. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  a  fountain  of  life,  to  depart  from 
the  snares  of  death. 

He  that  is  slow  to  wrath  is  of  great  understanding :  but  he 
that  is  hasty  of  spirit  exalteth  folly. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  reproacheth  his  Maker :  but  he 
that  honoreth  him  hath  mercy  on  the  poor. 

The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wickedness :  but  the 
righteous  hath  hope  in  his  death. 

Wisdom  resteth  in  the  heart  of  him  that  hath  understanding: 
but  that  which  is  in  the  midst  of  fools  is  made  known. 

Righteousness  exalteth  a  nation :  but  sin  is  a  reproach  to 
any  people. 

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174  ELEVENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   TTHITSUNDAY, 

A  soft  answer  turneth  away  wrath :  hut  grievous  icords  stir 
up  anger. 

The  tongue  of  the  wise  useth  knowledge  aright :  but  the 
mouth  of  fools  poureth  out  foolishness. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord! 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS* 

Give  ear,  O  my  people,  to  my  law :  incline  your  ears  to 
the  words  of  my  mouth. 

We  ivill  not  hide  them  from  our  children,  showing  to  the  gen- 
eration to  come  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  and  his  strength,  and 
his  wonderfid  works  that  he  hath  done. 

For  he  established  a  testimony,  and  appointed  a  law,  which 
he  commanded  our  fathers,  that  they  should  make  them  known 
to  their  children : 

That  the  generation  to  come  might  hiow  them,  even  the  chil- 
dren which  shoidd  he  horn,  who  shoidd  arise  and  declare  them 
to  their  children  ; 

That  they  might  set  their  hope  in  God,  and  not  forget  the 
works  of  God,  but  keep  his  commandments  : 

He  divided  the  sea,  and  caused  them  to  pass  through :  and 
he  made  the  waters  to  stand  as  an  heap. 

In  the  daytime  also  he  led  them  with  a  cloud,  and  all  the 
night  with  a  light  of  fire. 

He  clave  the  roclcs  in  the  wilderness,  and  gave  therh  drinh  as 
out  of  the  great  depths. 

He  brought  streams  also  out  of  the  rock,  and  caused  waters 
to  run  down  like  rivers. 

And  they  sinned  yet  more  against  him,  hy  provoking  the 
Host  High  in  the  wilderness. 

And  they  tempted  God  in  their  heart,  by  asking  meat  for 
their  lust. 

Tea,  they  spake  against  God:  they  said,  Can  God  furnish 
a  table  in  the  wilderness  ? 


ELEVENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  175 

Behold,  he  smote  the  rock,  that  the  waters  gushed  out,  and 
the  streams  overflowed  ;  can  he  give  bread  also  ?  can  he  pro- 
vide flesh  for  his  people  ? 

Therefore  the  Lord  heard  this,  mid  teas  loroth :  so  a  fire 
was  kindled  against  Jacob,  and  anger  also  came  np  against 
Israel. 

Because  they  believed  not  in  God,  and  trusted  not  in  his 
salvation ; 

Though  he  had  commanded  the  clouds  from  above,  and 
opened  the  doors  of  heaven. 

And  had  rained  down  manna  upon  them  to  eat,  and  had 
given  them  of  the  corn  of  heaven. 

Man  did  eat  angels'  food:  he  sent  them  meat  to  the  full. 

He  caused  an  east  wind  to  blow  in  the  heaven  ;  and  by  his 
power  he  brought  in  the  south  wind. 

He  rained  fiesh  also  upon  them  as  dust,  and  feathered  fowls 
like  as  the  sand  of  the  sea; 

And  he  let  it  fall  in  the  midst  of  their  camp,  round  about 
their  habitations. 

So  they  did  eat,  and  were  to  ell  filled :  for  he  gave  them  their 
oivn  desire  ; 

For  all  this  they  sinned  still,  and  believed  not  for  his  won- 
drous works. 

Therefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in  vanity,  and  their 
years  in  trouble. 

When  he  slew  them,  then  they  sought  him  ;  and  they  re- 
turned and  inquired  early  after  God  : 

And  they  retjiembered  that  God  ivas  their  Rod,  and  the  high 
God  their  Redeemer. 

Nevertheless  they  did  flatter  him  with  their  mouth,  and 
they  lied  unto  him  with  their  tongues : 

For  their  heart  ivas  not  right  with  him,  neither  were  they 
steadfast  in  his  covenant. 

But  he,  being  full  of  compassion,  forgave  their  iniquity,  and 
destroyed  them  not :  yea,  many  a  time  turned  he  his  anger 
away,  and  did  not  stir  up  all  his  wrath : 


176  ELEVENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

For  lie  remcmhered  that  they  icere  hut  fesh ;  a  tvhid  that 
passeth  aivciT/,  and  cometh  not  again. 

How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  in  the  wilderness,  and  grieve 
him  in  the  desert ! 

Yea,  they  turned  had',  and  tempted  God,  and  limited  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel. 

They  remembered  not  his  hand,  nor  the  day  when  he  de- 
livered them  from  the  enemy : 

And  he  hrought  them  to  the  harder  of  his  sanctuary,  even  to 
this  mountain,  xohich  his  right  hand  had  purchased. 

He  cast  out  the  heathen  also  before  them,  and  divided  them 
an  inheritance  by  line,  and  made  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell 
in  their  tents. 

Yet  they  temjJted  and  provoked  the  most  high  God,  and  kept 
not  his  testimonies  ; 

But  turned  back,  and  dealt  unfaithfully  like  their  fathers : 

For  they  jyrovoked  him  to  anger  with  their  high  places,  and 
moved  him  to  jealousy  with  their  graven  images. 

"When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  greatly  abhorred 
Israel : 

So  that  he  forsook  the  tabernacle  of  Shiloh,  the  tent  ichich  he 
placed  among  men  ; 

And  delivered  his  strength  into  captivity,  and  his  glory  into 
the  enemy's  hand. 

He  chose  David  also  his  servant,  and  took  him  from  the 
sheepfolds : 

He  brought  him  to  feed  Jacob  his  people,  and  Israel  his 

inheritance. 

So  he  fed  them  according  to  the  integrity  of  his  heart;  and 
guided  them  hy  the  skilfidness  of  his  hands. 

Consider  and  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God  :  lighten  mine 
eyes,  lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death ; 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy  ;  my  heart  shall  rejoice  in 
thy  salvation. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  dealt  bountifully 

with  me. 

BENEDICTION  XII. 


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TWELFTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  almighty  power  chiefly  in  show- 
ing mercy  and  pity,  mercifully  grant  unto  us  such  a 
measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the  way  of  thy  com- 
mandments, may  obtain  thy  gracious  promises,  and  be  made 
partakers  of  thy  heavenly  treasure,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Atnen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

The  way  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination  unto  the  Lord ; 
but  he  loveth  him  that  foUoweth  after  righteousness. 

Correction  is  grievous  tmto  him  that  forsaketh  the  way :  and 
he  that  hateth  reproof  shall  die. 

The  heart  of  him  that  hath  understanding  seeketh  knowl- 
edge :  but  the  mouth  of  fools  feedeth  on  foolishness. 

Better  is  a  little  ivith  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  than  great  treas- 
ure and  trouble  therewith. 

Better  is  a  dinner  of  herbs  where  love  is,  than  a  stalled  ox 
and  hatred  therewith. 

A  wise  son  maheth  a  glad  father :  hid  a  foolish  man  de- 
spiseth  his  mother. 

Without  counsel  purposes  are  disappointed  :  but  in  the 
multitude  of  counsellors  they  are  established. 

A  man  hath  joy  hy  the  ansiver  of  his  mouth :  and  a  word 
spoken  in  due  season,  how  good  is  it ! 

The  way  of  life  is  above  to  the  wise,  that  he  may  depart 
from  hell  beneath. 

The  Lord  will  destroy  the  house  of  the  j^^'oud:  hut  he  will 
estahlish  the  border  of  the  widow. 


178  TWELFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

The  thoughts  of  the  wicked  are  an  abomination  to  the 
Lord  ;  but  the  words  of  the  pure  are  pleasant  words. 

He  that  is  greedy  of  gain  irouhleth  his  own  house  ;  hut  he 
that  hateth  gifts  shall  live. 

The  ear  that  heareth  the  reproof  of  hfe  abideth  among  the 
wise. 

He  that  refuseth  instruction  despiseth  his  own  soul :  but  he 
that  heareth  reproof  getteth  understanding. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  instruction  of  wisdom  ;  and  be- 
fore honor  is  humihty. 

All  the  ways  of  a  man  are  clean  in  his  otvn  eyes:  but  the 
Lord  weigheth  the  spirits. 

Commit  thy  works  unto  the  Lord,  and  thy  thoughts  shall 
be  established. 

Every  one  that  is  proud  in  heart  is  an  ahomination  to 
the  Lord :  though  hand  join  in  hand,  he  shall  not  he  unpun- 
ished. 

When  a  man's  ways  please  the  Lord,  he  maketh  even  his 
enemies  to  be  at  peace  with  him. 

Better  is  a  little  tvith  righteousness,  than  great  revenues 
without  right. 

A  man's  heart  deviseth  his  way :  but  the  Lord  directeth 
his  steps. 

Pride  goeth  before  destruction,  and  a  haughty  spint  before 
a  fall. 

Better  it  is  to  be  of  an  humble  spirit  with  the  lowly,  than 
to  divide  the  spoil  with  the  proud. 

He  that  handleth  a  matter  tvisely  shall  find  good :  and  whoso 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  happy  is  he. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears ! 

That  ice  may  hear  meelcly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with  pure 
affection. 


TWELFTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  179 

PSALMS. 

0  remember  not  against  us  former  iniquities  :  let  thy  tender 
mercies  speedily  prevent  us  ;  for  we  are  brought  very  low. 

Help  tis,  0  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  tltij  name  ; 
and  deliver  tcs,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  thy  name's  sake. 

Let  the  sighing  of  the  prisoner  come  before  thee  ;  accord- 
ing to  the  greatness  of  tliy  power  preserve  thou  those  that  are 
appointed  to  die. 

So  ice,  thy  people,  and  sheep  of  thy  pasture,  will  give  thee 
thanks  for  ever  ;  we  loill  shoio  forth  thy  praise  to  all  generations. 

God  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty  :  he  judg- 
eth  among  the  gods. 

Hoio  long  ivill  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  accept  the  jjersons  of 
the  ivicked  ? 

Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless :  do  justice  to  the  afflicted 
and  needy. 

Deliver  the  poor  and  needy :  rid  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked. 

They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand :  they  walk 
on  in  darkness :  all  the  foundations  of  the  earth  are  out  of 
course. 

1  have  said,  Te  are  gods ;  and  all  of  you  are  children  of 
the  Most  High  : 

But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 
Arise,  0   God,  judge  the  earth :  for  thou  shalt  inherit  all 
nations. 

BENEDICTION  II. 


180  THIRTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 


THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  WIHTSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always  more 
ready  to  hear  than  we  are  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to  give 
more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve ;  pour  down  upon  us 
the  abundance  of  thy  mercy,  forgiving  us  those  things  where- 
of our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good  things 
which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the  mediation  of 
thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PROPHECIES. 

TEOVERBS. 

Better  is  a  dry  morsel,  and  quietness  therewith,  than  an 
house  full  of  sacrifices  with  strife. 

Whoso  mocleth  the  poor  reproacheth  his  Maker;  and  he  that 
is  glad  at  calamities  shall  not  he  unpunished. 

He  that  covereth  a  transgression  seeketh  love ;  but  he  that 
repeateth  a  matter  separatcth  very  friends. 

A  reproof  entereth  more  into  a  wise  man  than  an  hundred 
stripes  into  a  fool. 

Let  a  bear  robbed  of  her  whelps  meet  a  man,  rather  than 
a  fool  in  his  folly. 

Whoso  rewardeth  evil  for  good,  evil  shall  not  depart  from 
his  house. 

He  that  justifieth  the  wicked,  and  he  that  condemneth  the 
just,  even  they  both  are  abomination  to  the  Lord. 

Wherefore  is  there  a  price  in  the  hand  of  a  fool  to  get  wis- 
dom, seeing  he  hath  no  heaH  to  it  ? 

A  friend  loveth  at  all  times,  and  a  brother  is  born  for  ad- 
versity. 


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He  tJiat  hath  a  froicard  heart  Jincleth  no  good ;  and  he  that 
hath  a  perverse  tongue  falleth  into  mischief. 

Wisdom  is  before  him  that  hath  understanding :  but  the 
eyes  of  a  fool  are  in  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

He  that  hath  knowledge  spareth  his  loords  ;  and  a  man  of 
understanding  is  of  an  excellent  spirit. 

Through  desire  a  man,  having  separated  himself,  seeketh 
and  intermeddleth  with  all  wisdom. 

The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a  strong  tower  ;  the  righteous  run- 
neth into  it,  and  is  safe. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  he  hath  done  mar- 
vellous things  :  his  right  hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath  gotten 
him  the  victory. 

The  Lord  hath  made  hnoivn  his  salvation :  his  righteousness 
hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth :  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth  have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth  ;  make  a 
loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  world,  and 
they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands :  let  the  hills  he  joyful  together, 

Before  the  Lord  :  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  :  with 
righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with 
equity. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness ;  come  before  his  presence 
with  sinofinsr. 

Knoiv  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God:  it  is  he  that  hath  made 
us,  and  not  we  ourselves :  we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of 
his  pasture. 

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182  THIRTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his  courts 
with  praise  :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good,  his  mercy  is  everlasting  ;  and  his  truth 
endureth  to  all  generations. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Loi'd,  and  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  day  \olien  I  am  in  tfoiihle  ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me :  in  the  day  when  I  call,  answer  me 
speedily. 

My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth  ;  and  I  am  with- 
ered like  grass. 

But  thou,  0  Lord,  shcdt  endure  for  eve?;  and  thy  remem- 
brance unto  all  generations. 

Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion  ;  for  the  time 
to  favor  her,  yea,  the  set  time,  is  come. 

For  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones,  and  favor  the 
dust  thereof 

So  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  all  the 
kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory. 

This  shall  he  ivritten  for  the  generation  to  come;  and  the 
people  which  shall  he  created  shall  praise  the  Lord. 

For  he  hath  looked  down  from  the  height  of  his  sanctuary ; 
from  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth ; 

To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner,  to  loose  those  that  are 
appointed  to  death  ; 

When  the  people  are  gathered  together,  and  the  kingdoms, 
to  serve  the  Lord. 

I  said,  0  my  God,  take  me  not  cnvay  in  the  midst  of  my 
days :  thy  years  are  throughout  all  generations. 

Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth  ;  and  the 
heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  hut  thou  shalt  endure  ;  yea,  all  of  them 
shall  wax  old  like  a  garment ;  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change 
them,  and  they  shall  he  changed: 

But  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  have  no  end. 

BENEDICTION  XIII. 


FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  183 

FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

\  LMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only  gift  it  com- 
-il-  eth  that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto  thee  true  and  lauda- 
ble service ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may  so  faithfully 
serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we  fail  not  finally  to  attain  thy 
heavenly  promises :  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

PEOPHECIES. 

rROVERES. 

Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard ;  consider  her  ways,  and  be 
wise: 

Which,  having  no  guide,  overseer,  or  ruler, 
Provideth  her  meat  in  the  summer,  and  gathereth  her  food 
in  the  harvest. 

How  long  wilt  thou  sleep,  0  sluggard?  when  loilt  thou  arise 
out  of  thy  sleep  ? 

Yet  a  little  sleep,  a  little  slumber,  a  little  folding  of  the 
hands  to  sleep  : 

So  shall  thy  poverty  come  as  one  that  travelleth,  and  thy  want 
as  an  armed  man. 

A  naughty  person,  a  wicked  man,  walketh  with  a  froward 
mouth ; 

Frowardness  is  in  his  heart,  he  deviseth  mischief  continually : 
he  soweth  discord. 

Therefore  shall  his  calamity  come  suddenly ;  suddenly  shall 
he  be  broken  without  remedy. 

These  six  things  doth  the  Lord  hate:  yea,  seven  are  an 
alomination  unto  him : 

A  proud  look,  a  lying  tongue,  and  hands  that  shed  innocent 
blood, 


184  FOURTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   "WHITSUNDAY. 

Ail  heart  that  deviseth  wicked  imaginations,  feet  that  he 
swift  in  running  to  mischief, 

A  false  witness  that  speaketh  lies,  and  he  that  soweth  dis- 
cord among  brethren. 

My  son,  keep  thy  father's  commandment,  andforsahe  not  the 
laio  of  thy  mother: 

Bind  them  continually  upon  thine  heart,  and  tie  them  about 
thy  neck. 

When  thou  goest,  it  shall  lead  thee ;  when  thou  sleepest,  it 
shall  keep  thee ;  and  when  thou  awalcest,  it  shall  talk  with 
thee. 

For  the  commandment  is  a  lamp,  and  the  law  is  light ;  and 
reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life, 

To  keep  thee  from  the  evil  woman,  from  the  flattery  of  the 
tongue  of  a  strange  woman. 

My  son,  keep  my  words,  and  lay  up  my  commandments 
with  thee. 

Keep  my  commandments,  and  live  ;  and  my  lato  as  the  ap- 
ple of  thine  eye. 

Bind  them  upon  thy  fingers,  write  them  upon  the  table  of 
thine  heart. 

Now  unto  the  king  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only  wise 
God; 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever. 

PSALMS. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord. 

blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and  that  seek  him 
with  the  ivhole  heart. 

They  also  do  no  iniquity :  they  walk  in  his  ways. 

Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  thy  precepts  diligently. 

O  that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  thy  statutes  ! 

Then  shall  I  not  he  ashamed,  when  I  have  respect  unto  all  thy 
commandments. 


FOURTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  185 

I  will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart,  when  I  shall 
have  learned  thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  will  keep  thy  statutes  :   0  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

Wherewith  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way  ?  By  taking 
heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 

0  let  me  not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 

Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart,  that  I  might  not  sin 
against  thee. 

Blessed  art  thou,  0  Lord :  teach  )7ie  thy  statutes. 

1  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies,  as  much  as 
in  all  riches. 

/  tc'ill  meditate  in  thy  precepts^  and  have  respect  unto  thy 
ways. 

I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes  :  I  will  not  forget  thy 
word. 

Deal  bountifully  with  thy  servant,  that  I  may  live,  and  keep 
thy  word. 

I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth  :  hide  not  thy  commandments 
from  me. 

My  sold  cleavetlt,  unto  the  dust :  quicken  thou  me  according 
to  thy  loord. 

Teach  me  thy  statutes. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  ivay  of  thy  precepts :  so  shall  I 
talk  of  thy  wondrous  ivorks. 

Remove  from  me  the  Avay  of  lying,  and  grant  me  thy  law 
graciously. 

Iicill  run  the  tcay  of  thy  cominandments,  ivhen  thou  shall 
enlarge  my  heart. 

Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  0  Lord;  even  thy 
salvation. 

So  shall  I  have  whereioith  to  ansiver  him  that  reproacheth 
me  :  for  I  trust  in  thy  word. 

And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  'my  mouth  ; 
for  I  have  hoped  in  thy  judgments. 

So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually  for  ever  and  ever. 
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18G  FIFTEENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

And  I  will  walk  at  liberty,  for  I  seek  thy  precepts. 

/  icill  sjpeak  of  tliy  testimonies  also,  and  will  not  he 
ashayned. 

And  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  commandments,  w^hich  I 
have  loved. 

My  hands  also  tvill  I  lift  tip  unto  thy  commandments,  which 
I  have  loved  ;  and  Iicill  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

BENEDICTION  XII. 


FIFTEENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WIHTSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the  in- 
crease of  faith,  hope,  and  charity;  and  that  we  may 
obtain  that  which  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love  that 
which  thou  dost  command,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PKOVERBS. 

Hear,  ye  children,  the  instruction  of  a  father,  and  attend 
to  know  understanding. 

For  I  give  you  good  doctrine,  forsake  ye  not  my  law. 

Let  thine  heart  retain  my  words :  keep  my  commandments, 
and  live. 

Get  tvisdom,  get  understanding :  forget  it  not ;  neither  de- 
cline from  the  ivords  of  my  mouth. 

Forsake  her  not,  and  she  shall  preserve  thee :  love  her, 
and  she  shall  keep  thee. 

Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing  ;  therefore  get  wisdom :  and 
with  all  thy  getting,  get  understanding. 


FIFTEENTH    SUNDA.Y    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  187 

Exalt  her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee  :  she  shall  bring 
thee  to  honor,  when  thou  dost  embrace  her. 

She  shall  give  to  thine  head  an  ornament  of  grace  :  a  croivn 
of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to  thee. 

Hear,  O  my  son,  and  receive  my  sayings ;  and  the  years  of 
thy  life  shall  be  many. 

I  have  taught  thee  in  the  icay  of  tvisdom  ;  I  have  led  thee  in 
right  paths. 

When  thou  goest,  thy  steps  shall  not  be  straitened ;  and 
when  thou  runnest,  thou  shalt  not  stumble. 

Tahe  fast  hold  of  instruction  ;  let  her  not  go :  keep  her  ;  for 
she  is  thy  life. 

My  son,  forget  not  my  law ;  but  let  thine  heart  keep  my 
commandments  ; 

For  length  of  days,  and  long  life,  and  peace  shall  they  add 
to  thee.  * 

Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee  :  bind  them  about 
thy  neck ;  write  them  upon  the  table  of  thine  heart : 

So  shalt  thou  find  favor  and  good  understanding  in  the 
sight  of  God  and  man. 

Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thine  heart ;  and  lean  not  unto 
thine  own  understanding. 

In  all  thy  loays  achnoivledge  him,  and  he  shall  direct  thy 
paths. 

Be  not  wise  in  thin«  own  eyes  :  fear  the  Lord,  and  depart 
from  evil. 

Honor  the  Lord  xoitli  thy  substance,  and  tvith  the  first-fruits 
ofcdl  thine  increase  : 

So  shall  thy  barns  be  filled  with  plenty,  and  thy  presses 
shall  burst  out  with  new  wine. 

3fy  son,  desjnse  not  the  chastening  of  the  Lord ;  neither  be 
weary  of  his  correction  : 

For  whom  the  Lord  loveth,  he  correcteth ;  even  as  a  father 
the  son  in  whom  he  delighteth. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  tvisdom,  and  the  man  that 
getteth  understanding. 


188  FIFTEENTH    SUNDAY  AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than  the  merchandise  of 
silver,  and  the  gain  thereof  than  fine  gold. 

She  is  more  precious  than  rubies  :  and  all  the  things  thou 
canst  desire  are  not  to  be  compared  unto  her. 

Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand  ;  and  in  her  left  hand 
riches  and  honor. 

Her  tvat/s  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her  paths  are 
peace. 

She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay  hold  upon  her :  and 
happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth  her. 

The  Lord  by  ivisdom  hath  founded  the  earth  ;  by  under- 
standing hath  he  established  the  heavens. 

By  his  knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds 
drop  down  the  dew. 

3fy  so)i,  let  not  them  depart  from  thine  eyes :  keep  sound 
2visdo?n  and  discretion : 

So  shall  they  be  life  unto  thy  soul,  and  grace  to  thy  neck. 

Tlien  shalt  thou  icalk  in  thy  loay  safely,  and  thy  foot  shall 
not  stumble. 

When  thou  liest  down,  thou  shalt  not  be  afraid :  yea,  thou 
shalt  lie  down,  and  thy  sleep  sliall  be  sweet. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS. 

0  LORD,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 

Thou  Jcnoicest  my  doicn-sitting  and  mine  up-rising,  thou  un- 
derstandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art  ac- 
quainted with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  lo,  0  Lord,  thou 
hioivest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine  hand 
upon  me. 


FIFTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  189 

Such  knotdedge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;  it  is  high,  I  can- 
not attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  spirit  ?  or  whither  shall  I  flee 
from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there:  if  I  make  my 
bed  in  hell,  hehold,  thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  utter- 
most parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right  hand  shall 
hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me ;  even  the 
night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Tea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee';  hut  the  night  shineth 
as  the  day:  the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 

I  will  praise  thee  ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 
made  :  marvellous  are  thy  works  ;  and  that  my  soul  knoweth 
right  well. 

3Iy  substance  ivas  not  hid  from  thee,  when  I  was  made  in 
secret,  and  curiously  wrought. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  unperfect ;  and 
in  thy  book  all  my  members  were  written,  which  in  contin- 
uance were  fashioned. 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  0  God!  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the 
sand  :  when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 

Search  me,  0  God,  and  knoiv  my  heart :  try  me,  and  know 
my  thoughts. 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and  lead  me  in 
the  way  everlasting. 

BENEDICTION  XIV. 


190  SIXTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 


SIXTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  O  LorJ,  thy  Church  with  thy  per- 
petual mercy;  and  because  the  frailty  of  man  without 
thee  cannot  but  foil,  keep  us  ever  by  thy  help  from  all  things 
hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all  things  profitable  to  our  salvation? 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Atnen. 

PROPHECIES. 


Can  a  man  be  profitable  unto  God,  as  he  that  is  wise  may 
be  profitable  unto  himself? 

Is  it  any  pleasure  to  the  Almighty  that  thou  art  righteous  ? 
or  is  it  gain  to  him  that  thou  makest  thy  ivays  perfect  ? 

Will  he  reprove  thee  for  fear  of  thee  ?  will  he  enter  with 
thee  into  judgment  ? 

Is  not  God  in  the  height  of  heaven  ?  and  behold  the  height 
of  the  stars,  how  high  they  are  ! 

And  thou  say  est,  How  doth  God  know  ?  can  he  judge 
through  the  dark  cloud? 

Thick  clouds  are  a  covering  to  him  ;  and  he  ivalketh  in  the 
circuit  of  heaven. 

Hast  thou  marked  the  old  way  which  wicked  men  have 
trodden  ? 

Which  were  cut  doivn  out  of  time,  whose-  foundation  was 
overflown  tcith  a  flood: 

Which  said  unto  God,  Depart  from  us :  and  Avhat  can  the 
Almighty  do  for  them  ? 

Acquaint  noio  tJiyself  with  him,  and  be  at  peace  ;  thereby 
good  shall  come  unto  thee. 


SIXTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  191 

Eeceive,  I  pray  thee,  the  law  from  his  mouth,  and  lay  up 
his  words  in  thine  heart. 

If  thou  return  to  the  Almighty,  thou  shalt  he  huilt  up,  thou 
shalt  put  away  iniquity  far  from  thy  tahernades. 

Yea,  the  Almighty  shall  be  thy  defence. 

For  then  shalt  thou  have  thy  delight  inthe  Almighty,  and 
shalt  lift  up  thy  face  wito  God. 

Thou  shalt  make  thy  prayer  unto  him,  and  he  shall  hear 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  pay  thy  vows. 

Thou  shalt  also  decree  a  thing,  and  it  shall  he  estahlished  wi- 
fe thee :  and  the  light  shcdl  shine  upon  thy  ivays. 

When  men  are  cast  down,  then  thou  shalt  say.  There  is 
lifting  up ;  and  he  shall  save  the  humble  person. 

Man  that  is  horn  of  a  ivoman  is  of  few  days,  and  full  of 
trouble. 

He  Cometh  forth  like  a  flower,  and  is  cut  down :  he  fleeth 
also  as  a  shadow,  and  continueth  not. 

Seeing  his  days  are  determined,  the  numher  of  his  months 
are  with  thee,  thou  hast  appointed  his  hounds  that  he  cannot 
pass  ; 

Turn  from  him,  that  he  may  rest,  till  he  shall  accomphsh, 
as  an  hireling,  his  day. 

If  a  man  die,  shall  he  live  again  ?  all  the  days  of  my  ap- 
pointed time  xoill  I  wait,  till  my  change  come. 

For  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall 
stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth : 

And  though  after  my  skin  taorms  destroy  this  hody,  yet  in 
my  flesh  shall  I  see  God : 

Whom  I  shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall  behold, 
and  not  another ;  though  my  reins  be  consumed  within  me. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with 
pure  affection. 


192  SIXTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

PSALMS. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he 
is  good :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  can  utter  the  mighty  acts  of  the  Lord'?  who  can  show 
forth  all  his  praise  ? 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  judgment,  and  he  that  doeth 
righteousness  at  all  times. 

Rememher  me,  0  Lord,  with  the  favor  that  thou  hearest  unto 
thy  people :  0  visit  me  ivith  thy  salvation  ; 

That  I  may  see  the  good  of  thy  chosen,  that  I  may  rejoice 
in  the  gladness  of  thy  nation,  that  I  may  glory  with  thine  in- 
heritance. 

We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers,  we  have  committed  iniqui- 
ty, we  have  done  ivichedly. 

Our  fathers  understood  not  thy  wonders  in  Egypt;  they 
remembered  not  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies ;  but  provoked 
thee  at  the  sea,  even  at  the  Red  Sea. 

Nevertheless  he  saved  them  for  his  name's  sake,  that  he  might 
make  his  mighty  power  to  he  known. 

He  rebuked  the  Ked  Sea  also,  and  it  was  dried  up :  so  he 
led  them  through  the  depths,  as  through  the  wilderness. 

And  he  saved  them  from  the  hand  of  him  that  hated  them, 
and  redeemed  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

And  the  waters  covered  their  enemies :  there  was  not  one 
of  them  left. 

Then  believed  they  his  icords  ;  they  sang  his ptriise. 

They  soon  forgat  his  works,  they  waited  not  for  his  counsel : 

Bat  lusted  exceedingly  in  the  wilderness,  and  temp)ted  God 
in  the  desert. 

And  he  gave  them  their  request;  but  sent  leanness  into 
their  soul. 

Many  times  did  he  deliver  them :  but  they  provoked  him  with 
their  counsel:  and  were  brought  low  for  their  iniquity. 

Nevertheless  he  regarded  their  affliction,  when  he  heard 
their  cry : 


SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.  193 

A7id  he  remembered/or  them  his  covenant,  according  to  the 
midtitude  of  his  mercies. 

He  made  them  also  to  be  pitied  of  all  those  that  carried 
them  captives. 

Save  us,  0  Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us  from  among  the 
heathen,  to  give  thanhs  unto  thy  holy  name,  and  to  triumph  in 
thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  everlasting  to  ev- 
erlasting :  and  let  all  the  people  saj,  Amen,  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

BENEDICTION  VIII. 


SEVENTEENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

A  LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity  cleanse  and 
Vy  defend  thy  Church;  and  because  it  cannot  continue  in 
safety  without  thy  succor,  preserve  it  evermore  by  thy  help 
and  goodness,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PEOPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

To  do  justice  and  judgment  is  more  acceptable  to  the  Lord 
than  sacrifice. 

An  high  look,  and  a  proud  heart,  and  the  ploughing  of  the 
icicTced,  is  sin. 

The  thoughts  of  the  diligent  tend  only  to  plenteousness ; 
but  of  every  one  that  is  hasty,  only  to  want. 

The  getting  of  treasures  hy  a  lying  tongue  is  a  vanity  tossed 
to  and  fro  of  them  that  seek  death. 
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194  SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

The  way  of  man  is  frovvard  and  strange :  but  as  for  the 
pure,  his  work  is  right. 

The  soul  of  the  wicked  desireth  evil:  his  7ieighhor  jlndeth 
no  favor  in  his  eyes. 

When  the  scorner  is  punished,  the  simple  is  made  wise : 
and  when  the  wise  is  instructed,  he  receiveth  knowledge. 

The  righteous  man  tciseli/  considereth  the  house  of  the  wicked: 
hut  God  overthroweth  the  wicked  for  their  wickedness. 

Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of  the  poor,  he  also 
shall  cry  himself,  but  shall  not  be  heard. 

It  is  joy  to  the  just  to  do  judgment :  hut  destruction  shcdl  he 
to  the  ivorkers  of  iniquity. 

The  man  that  wandereth  out  of  the  way  of  understanding 
shall  remain  in  the  congregation  of  the  dead. 

He  that  follow  eth  after  righteousness  and  mercy,  findeth  life, 
righteousness,  and  honor. 

Whoso  keepeth  his  mouth  and  his  tongue,  keepeth  his  soul 
from  troubles. 

Proud  and  haughty  scorner  is  his  name,  2vho  dealeth  in 
proud  tvrath. 

The  desire  of  the  slothful  killeth  him  ;  for  his  hands  refuse 
to  labor. 

He  coveteth  greedily  all  the  day  long:  hut  the  righteous 
giveth  and  spareth  not. 

A  wicked  man  hardeneth  his  face :  but  as  for  the  upright, 
he  directeth  his  way. 

There  is  no  loisdom,  nor  understanding,  nor  counsel,  against 
the  Lord. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  shoio  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 
The  mighty  God,  even  the  Lord,  hath  spoken,  and  called 
the  earth  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
thereof. 


SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  195 

Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath  shined. 

Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence  :  a  fire 
shall  devour  before  him,  and  it  shall  be  very  tempestuous 
round  about  him. 

He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above,  and  to  the  earth, 
that  he  may  judge  his  people. 

Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me  ;  those  that  have  made 
a  covenant  with  me. 

And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness  :  for  God  is 
Judge  himself. 

Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  speak  ;  O  Israel,  and  I  will 
testify  against  thee :  I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine,  and  the  cattle  upon  a 
thousand  hills. 

I  know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains  :  and  the  wild  beasts 
of  the  field  are  mine, 

If  I  loere  hungry  I  woidd  not  tell  thee :  for  the  loorld  is 
mine,  and  the  fulness  thereof 

Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving ;  and  pay  thy  vows  unto  the 
Most  High. 

And  ccdl  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble :  and  I  will  deliver 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith.  What  hast  thou  to  do  to 
declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  shouldest  take  my  covenant 
in  thy  mouth  ? 

Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction,  and  castest  my  loords  behind 
thee. 

When  thou  sawest  a  thief,  then  thou  consentedst  with  him, 
and  hast  been  partaker  with  adulterers. 

Thou  givest  thy  mouth  to  evil,  and  thy  tongue  frameth 
deceit. 

Thou  sittest  and  speakest  against  thy  brother :  thou  slan- 
derest  thine  own  mother's  son. 

These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I  kept  silence  ;  thou 
thoughtest  that  I  was  altogether  such  an  one  as  thyself:  but  I 
will  reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order  before  thine  eyes. 


196  EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  Good,  lest  I  tear  you  in 
pieces,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver. 

Whoso  offereth  praise  glorijieth  me  :  and  to  him  that  order- 
eth  his  conversation  aright  will  I shotv  the  salvation  of  God. 

BENEDICTION  IV. 


EIGHTEENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

LORD,  we  pray  thee  that  thy  grace  may  be  always  with 
us,  to  enlighten  and  purify,  to  defend  and  preserve  us ; 
and  make  us  continually  to  be  given  to  all  good  works,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PEOPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

A  FALSE  balance  is  abomination  to  the  Lord :   but  a  just 
weight  is  his  delight. 

When  pride  cometh,  then  cometh  shame :  hut  with  the  lowly 
is  wisdom. 

The  integrity  of  the  upright  shall  guide  them  :  but  the  per- 
verseness  of  transgressors  shall  destroy  them. 

Riches  profit  not  in  the  day  of^vrath:  hut  righteousness  de- 
livereth  from  death. 

The  righteousness  of  the  upright  shall  deliver  them  :   but 
transgressors  shall  be  taken  in  their  own  naughtiness. 

When  a  wicked  man  dieth,  his  expectation  shall  pterish  ;  and 
the  hope  of  unjust  7nen  perisheth. 

An  hypocrite  with  his  mouth  destroyeth  his  neighbor :  but 
throuo'h  knowledge  shall  the  just  be  delivered. 


EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  197 

By  the  hlessing  of  the  up'ight  the  city  is  exalted :  hut  it  is 
overthrown  hy  the  mouth  of  the  tuiched. 

He  that  is  void  of  wisdom  despiseth  his  neighbor :  but  a 
man  of  understanding  holdeth  his  peace. 

A  talebearer  revealeth  secrets :  hut  he  that  is  of  a  faithful 
spirit  concealeth  the  matter. 

"Where  no  counsel  is,  the  people  fall ;  but  in  the  multitude 
of  counsellors  there  is  safety. 

Noio  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortcd,  invisible,  the  only  ivise 
God  ; 
Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALMS. 

Plead  my  cause,  0  Lord,  with  them  that  strive  with  me. 

Take  hold  of  shield  and  bucUer,  and  staiid  up  for  mine 
help. 

Say  unto  my  soul,  I  am  thy  salvation. 

And  my  sold  shall  he  joyful  in  the  Lord :  it  shcdl  rejoice  in 
his  salvation. 

Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee,  which  deliverest  the  poor  from 
him  that  is  too  strong  for  him,  yea,  the  poor  and  the  needy 
from  him  that  spoileth  him ! 

I  ivill  give  thee  thanls  in  the  great  congregation :  I  ivill 
praise  thee  among  much  people. 

And  my  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  righteousness,  and  of  thy 
praise,  all  the  day  long. 

Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains;  thy  judg- 
ments are  a  great  deep.  0  Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and 
beast. 

How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God !  therefore  the 
children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy 
wings. 

They  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  abundance  of  thy  house  ;  and 
thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river  of  thy  pleasures. 
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198  EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

For  with  thee  i.s  the  fountain  of  life :  in  thy  light  shall  we 
see  hght. 

0  continue  thy  loving-hindness  unto  them  that  hnoiv  thee  ; 
and  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 

Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me,  and  let  not  the 
hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers,  neither  be  thou  envious 
against  the  ivorhers  of  iniquity. 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and  wither 
as  the  green  herb. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ;  so  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the 
land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord ;  and  he  shall  give  thee  the 
desires  of  thine  heart. 

Commit  thy  toay  unto  the  Lord ;  trust  also  in  him  ;  and  he 
shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the  light,  and 
thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

Hest  in  the  Lord,  and  tc  ait  patiently  for  him:  fret  not  thy- 
self because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the 
man  loho  bringeth  wicJced  devices  to  pass. 

Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath :  fret  not  thyself  in 
any  wise  to  do  evil. 

For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that  wait  upon  the 
Lord,  they  shall  inher-it  the  earth. 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be :  yea, 
thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and  it  shall  not  be. 

But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth  ;  and  shall  delight  them- 
selves in  the  abundance  of  peace. 

A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath  is  better  than  the  riches 
of  many  wicked. 

The  Lord  hnoweth  the  days  of  the  upright ;  and  their  in- 
heritance shall  be  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time  ;  and  in  the  days 
of  famine  they  shall  be  satisfied : 


EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  199 

The  Steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord;  and  he 
delighteth  in  his  tvay. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  clown :  for  the 
Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  noio  am  old  ;  yet  have  I  not  seen  the 
righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread. 

He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth ;  and  his  seed  is  blessed. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ;  and  dwell  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment,  and  forsaketh  not  his 
saints;  they  are  preserved  for  ever:  but  the  seed  of  the 
wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom,  and  his  tongue 
talheth  of  judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart ;  none  of  his  steps  shall 
slide. 

Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he  shall  exalt  thee 
to  inherit  the  land. 

I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power,  and  spreading  him- 
self like  a  green  bay-tree. 

Yet  he  passed  away,  and  lo,  he  was  not :  yea,  /sought  him, 
but  he  could  not  be  found. 

Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright :  for  the  end 
of  that  man  is  peace. 

The  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord :  he  is 
their  strength  in  time  of  trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them:  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  xviched,  and  save  them,  because  they  trust 
in  him. 

BENEDICTION  II. 


200  NINETEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 


NINETEENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY- 


COLLECT. 

LORD,  we  beseech  tliee,  grant  thy  people  grace  to  with- 
stand the  temptations  of  the  world  without,  and  of  evil 
passions  within ;  to  make  daily  advances  in  wisdom  and 
goodness  ;  and  with  pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow  thee,  the 
only  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

Wisdom  hath  builded  her  house,  she  hath  hewn  out  her 
seven  pillars. 

She  crieth  iqyon  the  highest  places  of  the  city, 

Whoso  is  simple,  let  him  turn  in  hither :  as  for  him  that 
wanteth  understanding,  she  saith  to  him, 

Forsake  the  foolish,  and  live  ;  and  go  in  the  way  of  under- 
standing. 

Give  instruction  to  a  wise  man,  and  he  will  be  yet  wiser : 
teach  a  just  man,  and  he  will  increase  in  learning. 

Tlie  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  heginning  of  wisdom  :  and  the 
knowledge  of  the  holy  is  understanding. 

For  by  me  thy  days  shall  'be  multiplied,  and  the  years  of 
thy  life  shall  be  increased. 

If  thou  he  loise,  thou  shalt  he  wise  for  thyself:  hut  if  thou 
scornest,  thou  alone  shalt  hear  it. 

A  wise  son  maketh  a  glad  father  :  but  a  foolish  son  is  the 
heaviness  of  his  mother. 

Treasures  of  tcickedness  profit  nothing:  hut  righteousness 
delivereth  from  death. 

The  Lord  will  not  suffer  the  soul  of  the  righteous  to  famish : 
but  he  casteth  away  the  substance  of  the  wicked. 


NINETEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    "SYHITSUNDAT.  201 

Blessings  are  upon  the  head  of  the  Just,  hut  violence  covereth 
the  mouth  of  the  loiched. 

The  memory  of  the  just  is  blessed :  but  the  name  of  the 
wicked  shall  rot. 

The  ttn'se  in  heart  loill  receive  commandments :  hut  a  2)rating 
fool  shall  fall. 

He  that  walketh  uprightly  walketh  surely:   but  he  that 
perverte^th  his  ways  shall  be  known. 

Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes  :  hut  love  covereth  all  sins. 

The  labor  of  the  righteous  tendeth  to  life  :  the  fruit  of  the 
wicked  to  sin. 

He  is  in  the  way  of  life  that  heepeth  instruction :  hut  he  that 
refuseth  reproof  erreth. 

He  that  hideth  hatred  with  lying  lips,  and  he  that  uttereth 
a  slander,  is  a  fool. 

In  the  multitude  of  ivords  there  wa7iteth  not  sin :  hut  he  that 
refraineth  his  lips  is  wise. 

The  blessing  of  the  Lord,  it  maketh  rich,  and  he  addeth  no 
sorrow  with  it. 

It  is  as  sport  to  a  fool  to  do  mischief:  hut  a  man  of  under- 
standing hath  wisdom. 

The  fear  of  the  wicked,  it  shall  come  upon  him :  but  the 
desire  of  the  righteous  shall  be  granted. 

As  the  whirlwind  passeth,  so  is  the  iviched  no  more :  hut  the 
righteous  is  an  everlasting  foundation. 

As  vinegar  to  the  teeth,  and  as  smoke  to  the  eyes,  so  is  the 
sluggard  to  them  that  send  him. 

The  hope  of  the  righteous  shall  he  gladness :  hut  the  expec' 
tation  of  the  ivicJced  shall  perish. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

The  Lord's  name  he  pixn'sed. 


202  NINETEENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY. 

PSALMS. 

Blessed  is  lie  whose  transgression  is  forgiven,  whose  sin 
is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  not  iniqui- 
ty, and  171  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :  his  praise  shall  con- 
tinually be  in  my  mouth. 

M^  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord:  the  humhle  shall 
hear  thereof,  and  he  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  his  name 
together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered  me  from 
all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened ;  and  their  faces 
were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and  saved 
him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

0  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good:  blessed  is  the  man 
that  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints :  for  there  is  no  want  to 
them  that  fear  him. 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger;  but  they  that 
seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me  :  I  Avill  teach  you  the 
fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and  loveth  many  days, 
that  he  may  see  good'^ 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking 
guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  cry. 


TWENTIETH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  203 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to  cut  off 
the  reme^nhrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and  delivereth 
them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  ar'e  of  a  hroTcen  heart ;  and 
saveth  such  as  he  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous  :  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked ;  and  they  that  hate  the  righteous 
shall  he  desolate. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants ;  and  none  of 
them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 

BENEDICTION  III. 


TWENTIETH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 


COLLECT. 

OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not  able  to  please 
thee,  mercifully  grant  that  thy  Holy  Spirit  may  in  all 
things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts ;  that  they  may  be  cleansed 
from  everything  which  defileth,  and  always  inclined  to  keep 
thy  law,  through  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

JOB. 

Then  the  Lord  answered  Job  out  of  the  whirlwind,  and 
said. 

Who  is  this  that  darheneth  counsel  hy  xoords  without  hnowl- 
edge  ? 

Gird  up  now  thy  loins  like  a  man ;  for  I  will  demand  of 
thee,  and  answer  thou  me. 


204  TWENTIETH    SUNDAY   AFTER    ^VHITSUNDAT. 

Where  ivast  tJiou  ivhen  I  laid  the  foundations  of  the  eaHh  ? 
declare,  if  thou  hast  understanding. 

Who  hath  laid  the  measures  thereof,  if  thou  knowest  ?  or 
who  hath  stretched  the  line  upon  it  ? 

Whereupon  are  the  foundations  thereof  fastened  ?    or  who 
laid  the  corner-stone  thereof 

When  the  morning-stars  sang  together,  and  all  the  sons  of 
God  shouted  for  joy  ? 

Or  tvho  shut  up  the  sea  tcith  doors  when  it  hrahe  forth  ? 

When  I  made  the  cloud  the  garment  thereof,  and    thick 
darkness  a  swaddling  band  for  it, 

And  brake  up  for  it  my  decreed  place,  and  set   bars  and 
doors. 

And  said,  Hitherto  shalt  thou  come,  but  no  further ;   and 
here  shall  thy  proud  waves  be  stayed  ? 

Hast  thou  commanded  the  morning  since  thy  days ;   and 
caused  the  day-spring  to  know  his  place  ; 

That  it  might  take  hold  of  the  ends  of  the  earth,  that  the 
wicked  might  be  shaken  out  of  it  ? 

Hast  thou  entered  into  the  springs  of  the  sea  ?  or  hast  thou 
ivalked  in  the  search  of  the  depth  ? 

Have  the  gates  of  death  been  opened  unto  thee  ?  or  hast 
thou  seen  the  doors  of  the  shadow  of  death  ? 

Hast  thou  perceived  the  breadth  of  the  earth  7  declare,  if  thou 
hnowest  it  all. 

Where  is  the  way  where  light  dwelleth  ?  and  as  for  dark- 
ness, where  is  the  place  thereof. 

That  thou  shoiddest  take  it  to  the  bound  thereof  and  that 
thou  shouldest  know  the  paths  to  the  house  thereof? 

Knowest  thou  it,  because  thou  wast  then  born  ?  or  because 
the  number  of  thy  days  is  great  ? 

Hast  thou  entered  into  the  treasures  of  the  snoio,  or  hast  thou 
seen  the  treasures  of  the  hail, 

Which  I  have  reserved  against  the  time  of  trouble,  against 
the  day  of  battle  and  war  ? 


TWENTIETH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  205 

By  lohat  %cay  is  the,  light  imrted,  xohich  scattereth  the  east 
wind  upon  the  earth  ? 

Who  hath  divided  a  water-course  for    the  overflowing  of 
waters  ;  or  a  way  for  the  lightning  of  thunder  ; 

To  cause  it  to  rain  on  the  earth,  lohere  no  rain  is  ;   on  the 
wilderness,  wherein  there  is  no  man  ; 

To  satisfy  the  desolate  and  waste  ground ;  and  to  cause  the 
bud  of  the  tender  herb  to  spring  forth  ? 

Hath  the  rain  a  father  ?  or  xoho  hath  begotten  the  drops  of 
dexo  ? 

The  waters  are  hid  as  with  a  stone,  and  the  face  of  the  deep 
is  frozen. 

Canst  thoit  bind  the  sioeet  influences  of  Pleiades,  or  loose  the 
bands  of  Orion  ? 

Canst  thou  bring  forth  Mazzaroth  in  his  season  ?  or  canst 
thou  guide  Arcturus  with  his  sons  ? 

Knowest  thou  the  ordinances  of  heaven  ?  canst  thou  set  the 
dominion  thereof  in  the  earth'} 

Canst  thou  lift  up  thy  voice  to  the  clouds,  that  abundance 
of  waters  may  cover  thee  "i 

Canst  thou  send  lightnings,  that  they  may  go,  and  say  unto 
thee,  Here  we  are  ? 

Who  hath  put  wisdom  in  the  inward  parts  ?   or  who  hath 
given  understanding  to  the  heart  ? 

Who  can  numher  the  clouds  in  loisdom  ?    or  who  can  stay 
the  bottles  of  heaven. 

When  the  dust  groweth  into  hardness,  and  the  clods  cleave 
fast  together  ? 

Wilt  thou  hunt  the  prey  for  the  lion  ?  orfll  the  appetite  of 
the  young  lions, 

When  they  couch  in  their  dens,  and  abide  in  the  covert  to 
lie  in  wait  ? 

Who  provideth  for  the  raven  his  food?  tvhen  his  young  ones 
cry  unto  God,  they  wander  for  lack  of  meat. 

Then  Job  answered  the  Lord,  and  said, 
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206  TWENTIETH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Ihiow  that  thou  canst  do  everything,  and  that  no  thought  can 
he  loithholden  from  thee. 

O  Lord,  open  tliou  our  ears  ! 

That  we  may  hear  meeMy  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with  'pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

Unto  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

0  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee :  let  me  not  he  ashamed,  let  not 
mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  ashamed  :  let  them  be 
ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

Shoio  me  thy  tvays,  0  Lord  ;  teach  me  thy  paths. 

Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me  :  for  thou  art  the  God 
of  my  salvation ;  on  thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

Rememher,  0  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy  loving-kind- 
nesses ;  for  they  have  heen  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  transgressions : 
according  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me  for  thy  goodness' 
sake,  0  Lord. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord :  therefore  will  he  teach  sin- 
ners in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment :  and  the  meek  will 
he  teach  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  imto  such  as 
keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  mine  iniquity ;  for 
it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?  him  shall  lie  teach 
in  the  way  that  he  shcdl  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease  ;  and  his  seed  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him  ;  and  he 
will  shotv  them  his  covenant. 


TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.         207 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  ;  for  he  shall  pluck 
ray  feet  out  of  the  net.  ^^ 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  ;  for  I  am  des- 
olate and  afflicted. 

The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged :  O  bring  thou  me 
out  of  my  distresses. 

Look  ujwn  mine  affliction  and  my  ])ain  ;  and  forgive  all 
my  sins. 

O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me  :  let  me  not  be  ashamed  ; 
for  I  put  ray  trust  in  thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me  ;  for  I  wait  on 
thee. 

Redeem  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

BENEDICTION  XIII. 


TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  WHITSUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  raerciful  God,  of  thy  bountiful 
goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  from  all  things  that 
may  hurt  us  ;  that  we,  being  ready  both  in  body  and  soul, 
may  cheerfully  accomplish  those  things  which  thou  coramand- 
est ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ISAIAH. 

Thus  saith  the  Loi'd,  The  heaven  is  my  throne,  and  the 
earth  is  ray  footstool :  where  is  the  house  that  ye  build  unto 
rae  ?  and  where  is  the  place  of  ray  rest  ? 

For  all  those  things  hath  mine  hand  made,  and  all  those 
things  have  been,  saith  the  Lord:  hut  to  this  man  vjill  I looh. 


208         TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

even  to  him  that  is  2^001-  and  of  a  contrite  spirit,  and  tremhleih 
at  my  word. 

Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  that  tremble  at  his  word. 
Let  the  Lord  be  glorified.     He  shall  appear  to  your  joy. 

A  voice  of  noise  from  the  city,  a  voice  from  the  temple,  a 
voice  of  the  Lord  that  rendereth  recompense  to  his  enemies. 

Rejoice  ye  with  the  city  of  God,  and  be  glad  with  her,  all 
ye  that  love  her : 

That  ye  may  he  satisfied  loith  her  consolations  ;  that  ye  may 
he  delighted  with  the  ahundance  of  her  glory. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I  will  extend  peace  to  her 
like  a  river,  and  glory  like  a  flowing  stream. 

As  one  lohoni  his  mother  comforteth,  so  will  I  comfort  you; 
and  ye  shall  he  comforted. 

And  when  ye  see  this,  your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and  the 
hand  of  the  Lord  shall  be  known  toward  his  servants,  and  his 
indignation  toward  his  enemies. 

For,  hehold,  the  Lord  will  come  with  fire,  and  with  his 
chariots  Hie  a  whirlwind,  to  render  his  rehuke  with  fames  of 
fire. 

For  I  know  their  works  and  their  thoughts :  it  shall  come, 
that  I  will  gather  all  nations  and  tongues ;  and  they  shall 
come,  and  see  my  glory. 

And  Twill  set  a  sign  cmiong  them,  and  Tivill  send  those 
that  escape  of  them  unto  the  nations. 

And  they  shall  bring  all  your  brethren  for  an  offering  unto 
the  Lord,  out  of  all  nations,  to  my  holy  mountain,  saith  the 
Lord,  as  the  children  of  Israel  bring  an  offering  in  a  clean 
vessel  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

For  as  the  neio  heavens  and  the  7iew  earth,  which  T  will 
mahe,  shall  remain  hefore  me,  saith  the  Lord,  so  shall  your 
seed  and  your  name  remain. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  from  one  new  moon  to  an- 
other, and  from  one  sabbath  to  another,  shall  all  flesh  come 
to  worship  before  me,  saith  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    WniTSUNDAY.         209 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

I  AViLL  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King ;  and  I  will  bless  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  Mess  thee,  and  I  ivill  praise  thy  name  for 
ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ;  and  his  great- 
ness is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  ivories  to  another,  and  shall 
declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty,  and  of 
thy  wondrous  works. 

And  vien  shcdl  sp)eah  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible  acts :  and  I 
will  declare  thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy  great  good- 
ness, and  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gi'acious,  and  full  of  compassion  ;  sloio  to  an- 
ger, and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all ;  and  his  tender  mercies  are  over 
all  his  works. 

All  thy  ivories  shall  praise  thee,  0  Lord;  and  thy  saints 
shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of 
thy  power ; 

To  make  hioivn  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts,  and  the 
glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  evei'lasting  kingdom,  and  thy  dominion 
endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up  all  those 
that  be  bowed  doivti. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee ;  and  thou  givest  them  their 
meat  in  due  season. 

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210         TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY   AFTER    "WHITSUNDAY. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every 
living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  his 
works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  ccdl  upon  him,  to  all 
that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him :  he  also  will 
hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him :  hut  all  the 
ivicked  ivill  he  destroy. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the  heavens :  praise  him  in  the 
heights. 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels :  praise  ye  him,  all  his  hosts. 

Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of 
light. 

Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that  he 
ahove  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord :  for  he  commanded, 
and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  also  established  them  for  ever  and  ever:  he  hath 
made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps : 

Fire  and  hail;  snow  and  vapors  ;  stormy  wind  fulfilling  his 
ivord : 

Mountains,  and  all  hills ;  fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars  : 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle  ;  creeping  things,  and  flying  fowl : 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people;  princes,  and  all  judges 
of  the  earth : 

Both  young  men  and  maidens  ;  old  men  and  children  : 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord :  for  his  name  alone 
is  excellent,  his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  his  people,  the  praise  of  all  his  saints,  a 
people  near  unto  him.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

BENEDICTION    XIV. 


TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.      211 


TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

GRANT,  v/e  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy  faithful 
people,  pardon  and  peace ;  that  they  may  be  cleansed 
from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a  pure  heart  and  a 
quiet  mind,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

PROVERBS. 

If  thou  wilt  receive  my  words,  and  hide  my  commandments 
with  thee ; 

So  that  thou  incline  thine  ear  unto  ivisdom,  and  apply  thine 
heart  to  understandiny  ; 

Yea,  if  thou  criest  after  knowledge,  and  liftest  up  thy  voice 
for  understanding ; 

If  thou  seekest  her  as  silver,  and  searchest  for  her  as  for  hid 
treasures  ; 

Then  shalt  thou  undex'stand  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  find 
the  knowledge  of  God. 

For   the   Lord  giveth  wisdoin :   out  of  his  mouth  cometh 
knotvledge   and  understanding. 

He  layeth  up  sound  wisdom  for  the  righteous ;  he  is   a 
buckler  to  them  that  walk  uprightly. 

He  heepeth  the  paths  of  judgment,  and  preserveth  the  loay  of 
his  saints. 

Then  shalt  thou  understand  righteousness,  and  judgment, 
and  equity :  yea,  every  good  path. 

When  wisdom  entereth  into  thine  heart,  and  hnoivledge  is 
pleasant  unto  thy  soid  ; 

Discretion  shall  preserve  thee,  understanding  shall  keep 
thee: 


212       TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

To  deliver  thee  from  the  ivay  of  the  evil  man,  from  the 
man  that  speahest  froivard  things  ; 

Who  leave  the  paths  of  uprightness,  to  walk  in  the  ways  of 
darkness  ; 

Who  rejoice  to  do  evil,  and  delight  in  the  frowardness  of  the 
wicied  ; 

Whose  ways  are  crooked,  and  they  froward  in  their  paths ; 

To  deliver  thee  from  the  strange  icoman,  even  from  the  stran- 
ger ivhich  flatter eth  with  her  ivords  ; 

Which  forsaketh  the  guide  of  her  youth,  and  forgetteth  the 
covenant  of  her  God. 

For  the  upright  shall  dtvell  in  the  land,  and  the  perfect  shcdl 
remain  in  it. 

But  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off  from  the  earth,  and  the 
transgressors  shall  be  rooted  out  of  it. 

My  son,  forget  not  my  laiv  ;  hut  let  thine  heart  keep  my  cojn- 
mandments : 

For  length  of  days,  and  long  life,  and  peace,  shall  they  add 
to  thee. 

Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee  ;  hind  them  ahout  thy 
neck  ;  write  them  upon  the  table  of  thine  heart : 

So  shalt  thou  find  favor  and  good  understanding  in  the 
sight  of  God  and  man. 

Trust  in  the  Lord  xoith  all  thine  heart ;  and  lean  not  unto 
thine  own  understanding. 

In  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  him,  and  he  shall  direct  thy 
paths. 

Be  not  tvise  in  thine  oivn  eyes :  fear  the  Lord,  and  depart 
from  evil. 

Honor  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and  with  the  first-fruits 
of  all  thine  increase. 

3Iy  son,  despise  not  the  chastening  of  the  Lord ;  neither  he 
iceary  of  his  correction : 

For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  correcteth,  even  as  a  father 
the  son  in  whom  he  delighteth. 


TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.      213 

Happy  is  the  man  that  Jindeth  ivisdo^n,  and  the  man  that 
getteth  understanding : 

For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than  the  merchandise 
of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof  than  fine  gold. 

She  is  more  precious  than  rubies :  and  all  the  things  thou 
canst  desire  are  not  to  he  compared  unto  her. 

Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand  ;  and  in  her  left  hand 
riches  and  honor. 

Her  ivays  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her  paths  are 
peace. 

She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay  hold  upon  her ;  and 
happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth  her. 

Xoio  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
ioise  God; 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALMS. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he  hath  redeemed 
from  the  hand  of  the  enemy  ; 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the  east  and  from 
the  west,  from  the  north  and  from  the  south. 

They  icandered  in  the  tvilderness  in  a  solitary  tvay  ;  they 
found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he  de- 
livered them  out  of  their  distresses. 

And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they  might 
go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 

0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  and  for 
his  wonderful  ivorls  to  the  children  of  men  ! 

For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry 
soul  with  goodness. 


214      TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  being 
hound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God,  and  con- 
temned the  counsel  of  the  Most  High  : 

Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart  xoith  labor  ;  they  fell 
down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he 
saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death, 
and  hxihe  their  hands  in  sunder. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  and 
for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

They  that  go  doivn  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do  business  in 
great  waters  ; 

These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders  in  the 
deep. 

For  he  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind,  which 
lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again  to  the 
depths  :  their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 

Then  they  cry  imto  the  Lord  in  their  troid)le,  and  he  hring- 
eth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm,  so  that  the  waves  thereof  are 
still. 

Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet;  so  he  bringeth 
them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness,  and  for 
his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men  ! 

Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  people, 
and  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 

He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness,  and  the  water-springs 
into  dry  ground  ; 

A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the  wichedness  of  them 
that  divell  therein. 

He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water,  and  dry 
ground  into  water-springs. 


TWENTY-THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.         215 

And  there  he  malceth  the  hungry  tp  divell,  that  they  may  pre- 
pare a  city  for  habitation  ; 

And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards,  which  may  yield 
fruits  of  increase. 

He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and  causeth  them  to 
xoander  in  the  wilderness,  where  there  is  no  way. 

Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction,  and  maketh 
him  families  like  a  flock. 

The  righteotis  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice  :  and  cdl  iniquity  shall 
stop  her  mouth. 

Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things,  even  they 
shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord. 

BENEDICTION   XII. 


TWENTY-THIRD   SUNDAY  AFTER   WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  household,  the  Church, 
in  continual  godliness ;  that  through  thy  protection  it  may 
be  free  from  all  adversities,  and  devoutly  given  to  serve  thee 
in  good  v.orks,  to  the  glory  of  thy  name,  through  the  merits 
and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ISAIAH. 

Who  is  this  that  is  glorious  in  his  apparel,  travelling  in 
the  greatness  of  his  strength  ? 

I  that  sjjeak  in  righteousness,  ^nighty  to  save. 

Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine  apparel,  and  thy  garments 
like  him  that  treadeth  in  the  wine-vat  ? 


216         TWENTY-THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

I  have  trodden  the  tvine-jJress  alone;  and  of  the  people  there 
was  none  with  me. 

I  will  mention  the  loving-kindnesses  of  the  Lord,  and  the 
praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  the  Lord  hath  be- 
stowed on  us,  according  to  his  mercies,  and  according  to  the 
multitude  of  his  loving-kindnesses. 

For  he  said,  Surely  they  are  my  peo^jle,  children  that  ivill 
not  lie  :  so  he  was  their  Saviour. 

In  all  their  affliction  he  was  afflicted,  and  the  angel  of  his 
presence  saved  them :  in  his  love  and  in  his  pity  he  redeemed 
them ;  and  he  bare  them,  and  carried  them  all  the  days  of 
old. 

Look  doion  from  heaven,  and  hehold  from  tlie  habitation 
of  thy  holiness  and  of  thy  glory :  where  is  thy  zeal  and  thy 
strenfffh,  and  thy  inercies  toward  me  ?  are  they  7'estrained  ? 

Doubtless  thou  art  our  Father,  though  Abraham  be  igno- 
rant of  us,  and  Israel  acknowledge  us  not :  thou,  O  Lord,  art 
our  Father,  our  Redeemer ;  thy  name  is  from  everlasting. 

0  that  thou  wouldest  rend  the  heavens,  that  thou  ivoiddest 
come  down,  that  the  mountains  might  flow  down  at  thy  pres- 
ence. 

When  thou  didst  terrible  things  which  we  looked  not  for, 
thou  camest  down,  the  mountains  flowed  down  at  thy  pres- 
ence. 

For  since  the  beginning  of  the  world  men  have  not  heard, 
nor  perceived  by  the  ear,  neither  hath  the  eye  seen,  0  God,  be- 
sides thee,  what  he  hath  prepared  for  him  that  waiteth  for  him. 

Thou  meetest  him  that  rejoiceth  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, those  that  remember  thee  in  thy  ways. 

But  we  are  all  as  an  unclean  thing,  and  all  our  righteous- 
nesses are  as  filthy  rags  ;  and  we  cdl  do  fade  as  a  leaf;  and 
our  iniquities,  like  the  wind,  have  taken  us  aivay. 

And  there  is  none  that  calleth  upon  thy  name,  that  stirreth 
up  himself  to  take  hold  of  thee  :  for  thou  hast  hid  thy  face 
from  us,  and  hast  consumed  us,  because  of  our  iniquities. 


TWENTY-THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.  217 

But  note,  0  Lord,  thou  art  our  Father ;  we  are  the  day, 
and  thou  our  potter  ;  and  we  all  are  the  ivorh  of  thy  hand. 

Be  not  wroth  very  sore,  0  Lord,  neither  remember  iniqui- 
ty for  ever :  behold,  see,  we  beseech  thee,  we  are  all  thy 
people. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord! 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul.  O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art 
very  great ;  thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty  : 

Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  ivith  a  garment :  who 
stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain  : 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters  :  who 
maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot :  who  walketh  upon  the  wings 
of  the  wind  : 

Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits ;  his  ministers  a  flaming 
fire: 

"Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it  should  not  be 
removed  for  ever. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  loith  a  garment :  the 
waters  stood  above  the  moxmtains. 

At  thy  rebuke  they  fled  ;  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they 
hasted  away. 

They  go  up  hy  the  mountains  ;  they  go  down  hy  the  valleys 
unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over ;  that 
they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys,  xohich  run  among  the 
hills. 

They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field  :  the  wild  asses 
quench  their  thii'st. 

By  them,  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their  habitation, 
which  sing  among  the  branches. 
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218         TWENTY-THIRD    SUNDAY   AFTER    -WHITSUNDAY. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers  :  the  earth  is  satis- 
fied with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle,  and  herh  for  the 
service  of  man  :  that  he  may  hring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth. 

He  appointeth  the  moon  for  seasons  :  the  sun  knoweth  his 
going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night :  wherein  cdl  the  leasts 
of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey,  and  seek  their  meat 
from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together,  and  lay 
them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labor  until  the 
evening. 

0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  tvorls  f  in  wisdom  hast  thou 
made  them  all :  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are  things  creeping 
innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships:  there  is  that  leviathan,  whom  thou  hast 
made  to  play  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee :  that  thou  mayest  give  them  their 
meat  in  due  season. 

That  thou  givest  them,  they  gather:  thou  openest  thine  hand, 
they  are  filled  ivith  good. 

Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled  :  thou  takest  away 
their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to  their  dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created:  and  thou  re- 
newest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever :  the  Lord 
shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

He  looheth  on  the  earth,  and  it  tremhleth:  he  toucheth  the 
hills,  and  they  smoke. 

1  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live :  I  will  sing 
praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

Jify  meditation  of  him  shall  he  siveet:  I  will  he  glad  in  the 
Lord. 


TWEXTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.       219 

Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth,  and  let  the 
wicked  be  no  more.     Bless  thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

BENEDICTION  XI. 


TWENTY-FOURTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OGOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who  art  the  author  of  all 
godliness  ;  be  ready,  we  beseech  thee,  to  hear  the  devout 
prayers  of  thy  Church ;  and  grant  that  those  things  which  we 
ask  faithfully,  we  may  obtain  effectually,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

PKOPHECIES. 

ECCLESIASTES. 

Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters :  for  thou  shalt  find  it 
after  many  days. 

Give  a  portion  to  seven,  and  also  to  eight ;  for  thou  hnoivest 
not  what  evil  shall  he  upon  the  earth. 

He  that  observeth  the  wind  shall  not  sow ;  and  he  that  re- 
gardeth  the  clouds  shall  not  reap. 

As  thou  hiotoest  not  tvhat  is  the  xvay  of  the  spirit,  even  so 
thou  hiotvest  not  the  works  of  God  who  maketh  all. 

In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the  evening  withhold 
not  thine  hand ; 

For  thou  hiowest  not  whether  shall  prosper,  either  this  or 
that,  or  whether  they  hoth  shall  be  alike  good. 

Truly  the  light  is  sweet,  and  a  pleasant  thing  it  is  for  the 
eyes  to  behold  the  sun : 


220      TWENTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    "WHITSUNDAY. 

But  if  a  man  live  many  years,  and  rejoice  in  them  all,  yet 
let  him  remember  the  days  of  darkness  ;  for  they  shall  he  many. 

Rejoice,  0  young  man,  in  thy  youth,  and  let  thy  heart 
cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the  ways  of 
thine  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes :  but  know  thou, 
that  for  all  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into  judgment. 

Therefore  remove  sorrow  from  thy  heart,  and  put  aicay  evil 
from  thy  flesh. 

Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  while 
the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh,  when  thou 
shalt  say,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  them : 

While  the  sun,  or  the  light,  or  the  moon,  or  the  stars,  be  not 
darkened,  nor  the  clouds  return  after  the  rain : 

In  the  day  when  the  keepers  of  the  house  shall  tremble, 
and  the  strong  men  shall  boAV  themselves,  and  the  grinders 
cease,  because  they  ai-e  few,  and  those  that  look  out  of  the 
windows  be  darkened ; 

And  the  doors  shall  be  shut  in  the  streets,  when  the  sound  of 
the  grinding  is  low  ;  and  they  shall  7-ise  up  at  the  voice  of  the 
bird:  and  all  the  daughters  of  music  shall  be  brought  loiv : 

Also  when  they  shall  be  afraid  of  that  which  is  high,  and 
fears  shall  be  in  the  way,  and  the  almond-tree  shall  flourish, 
and  the  grasshopper  shall  be  a  burden,  and  desire  shall  fail ; 
because  man  goeth  to  his  long  home,  and  the  moui'ners  go 
about  the  streets : 

Or  ever  the  silver  cord  be  loosed,  or  the  golden  bowl  be 
broken,  or  the  pitcher  be  broken  at  the  fountain,  or  the  wheel 
broken  at  the  cistern : 

Then  shall  the  dust  return  to  the  earth  as  it  was ;  and  the 
spirit  shall  return  unto  God  who  gave  it. 

The  Preacher  sought  to  find  out  acceptable  words  ;  and  that 
which  toas  tvritten  ivas  upright,  even  ivords  of  truth. 

Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter :  Fear  God, 
and  keep  his  commandments :  for  this  is  the  Avhole  duty  of 
man. 


TWENTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   WHITSUNDAY.       221 

For  God  shall  hring  every  ivorh  into  judgment,  xcith  every 
secret  thing,  whether  it  be  good,  or  whether  it  he  evil. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears ! 

That  we  may  hear  thy  word,  and  receive  it  with  'pure  affec- 
tion. 

PSALMS. 

O  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord :  let  us  make  a  joyful 
noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

Let  lis  come  before  his  presence  xcith  thcaiksgiving, 

And  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above  all 
gods. 

In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth  : 

The  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  cdso. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it : 

And  his  hands  formed  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel  before 
the  Lord  our  maker. 

For  he  is  our  God ;  and  xve  are  the  people  of  his  pasture, 
and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

To-day,  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your  heart,  as 
in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the 
wilderness. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  neio  song :  sing  unto  the  Lord,  all 
the  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name  ;  show  forth  his  salva- 
tion from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  wonders  among  all 
people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  he  is  to 
be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols  :  but  the  Lord  made 
the  heavens. 

Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him  ; 
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222       TWENTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Str'ength  and  heauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people,  give  unto 
the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name. 

Bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  heauty  of  holiness : 

Fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth :  the  loorld 
also  shall  he  established  that  it  shall  not  he  moved:  he  shall 
judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad ; 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein ; 

Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  hefore  the  Lord ; 

For  he  Cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth : 

He  shall  judge  the  ivorld  with  righteousness,  and  the  people 
with  his  truth. 

The  Lord  reigneth ;  let  the  earth  rejoice  ;  let  the  multitude 
of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  ahout  him :  7-ighteousness 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  him,  and  burneth  up  his  enemies  round 
about. 

His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world;  the  earth  saw,  and 
trembled. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  at 
the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness,  and  all  the  people  see 
his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images,  that 
boast  themselves  of  idols  ; 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth :  thou  art  excdted 
far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil :  he  preserveth  the  souls 
of  his  saints;  he  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 


TWENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER  WHITSUNDAY.         223 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness  for  the  upright 
in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ;  and  give  thanks  at  the 
remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

BENEDICTION  X. 


TWENTY-FIFTH   SUNDAY  AFTER   WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people  from  their 
offences  ;  that  through  thy  bountiful  goodness  we  may  all 
be  delivered  from  the  bands  of  those  sins  which  by  our  frailty 
we  have  committed,  and  be  brought  into  the  glorious  liberty 
of  the  children  of  God.  Grant  this,  O  Heavenly  Father,  for 
thine  infinite  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

JOB. 

Is  there  not  an  appointed  time  to  man  upon  earth  ?  are  not 
his  days  also  like  the  days  of  an  hireling  ? 

The  eye  of  him  that  hath  seen  me  shall  see  me  no  more : 
thine  eyes  are  iqwn  me,  and  I  am  not. 

W^hat  is  man,  that  thou  shouldest  magnify  him  ?  and  that 
thou  shouldest  set  thine  heart  upon  him  ? 

And  that  thou  shoiddest  visit  him  every  morning,  and  try 
him  every  moment  ? 

If  thou  wert  pure  and  upright,  surely  now  he  would  awake 
for  thee,  and  make  the  habitation  of  thy  righteousness  pros- 
perous. 


224         TWENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

Though  thy  heginning  ivas  small,  yet  thy  latter  end  should 
greatly  increase. 

For  inquire,  I  pray  thee,  of  the  former  age,  and  prepare 
thyself  to  the  search  of  their  fathers. 

Behold,  God  ivill  not  cast  aioay  a  perfect  man,  neither  icill 
he  help  the  evil  doers. 

I  know  it  is  so  of  a  truth :  but  how  should  man  be  just 
with  God  ? 

Jfhe  ivill  contend  with  him,  he  camiot  answer  him  one  of  a 
thousand. 

He  is  wise  in  heart,  and  mighty  in  strength :  who  hath 
hardened  himself  against  him,  and  hath  prospered  ? 

Which  removeth  the  mountains,  and  they  hioiv  not :  which 
overturneth  them  in  his  anger  ; 

Which  shaketh  the  earth  out  of  her  place,  and  the  pillars 
thereof  tremble  ; 

Which  commandeth  the  sun,  and  it  riseth  not,  and  sealeth  up 
the  stars  ; 

Which  alone  spi'eadeth  out  the  heavens,  and  treadeth  upon 
the  waves  of  the  sea ; 

Which  maketh  Arcturus,  Orion,  and  Pleiades,  and  the 
chambers  of  the  south  ; 

Which  doeth  great  things  past  finding  out ;  yea,  and  won- 
ders without  number. 

Lo,  he  goeth  by  me,  and  I  see  him  not :  he  passeth  on  also, 
hut  I  perceive  him  not. 

Behold,  he  taketh  away,  who  can  hinder  him  ?  who  will 
say  unto  him.  What  doest  thou  ? 

If  God  will  not  withdraw  his  anger,  the  proud  helpers  do 
stoop  under  him. 

How  much  less  shall  I  answer  him,  and  choose  out  my 
words  to  reason  with  him  ? 

Whom,  though  I  were  righteous,  yet  woidd  not  I  answer,  hid 
Iivould  make  supplication  to  my  judge. 

If  I  speak  of  strength,  lo,  he  is  strong  :  and  if  of  judgment, 
who  shall  set  me  a  time  to  plead  ? 


T^yENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.         225 

If  I  justify  myself,  mine  oivn  mouth  shall  condemn  me  :  if  I 
say,  I  am  perfect,  it  shall  also  prove  me  perverse. 

For  he  is  not  a  man,  as  I  am,  that  I  should  answer  him, 
and  we  should  come  together  in  judgment. 

Neither  is  there  any  daysman  betwixt  vs,  that  inight  lay  his 
ha?id  upon  us  both. 

Let  him  take  his  rod  away  from  me,  and  let  not  his  fear 
terrify  me. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ! 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALMS. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein  : 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  established  it  upon 
the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  shall 
stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  loho  hath  not 
lifted  up  his  soid  unto  vanity,  nor  sicorn  deceitfdly. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  righteous- 
ness from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him,  that  seek  thy 
face. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lifted  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  7ip  your  heads,  0  ye  gates  ;  even  lift  them  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors;  and  the  King  of  glory  shcdl  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble  ;  the  name  of 
the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee. 


226         TWENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY   AFTER   AYHITSUNDAT. 

SeJid  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and  strengthen  thee  out 
of  Z ion. 

Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart,  and  fulfil  all  thy 
counsel. 

TF(?  luill  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  name  of  our  God 
we  will  set  up  our  banners  :  the  Lord  fulfil  all  thy  petitions. 

Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  his  anointed :  he  will 
hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven  with  the  saving  strength  of 
his  right  hand. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses :  hut  ive  will 
remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  are  brought  down  and  fallen ;  but  we  are  risen,  and 
stand  upright. 

Save,  Lord :  let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God :  and  the  firmament 
showeth  his  handiwork. 

L>ay  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night  unto  night  showeth 
Tcnoivledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language  where  their  voice  is  not 
heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  tlirough  cdl  the  earth,  and  their  words 
to  the  end  of  the  world.  Ln  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for 
the  sun  ; 

"Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber,  and 
rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and  his  cir- 
cuit unto  the  ends  of  it :  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul :  the 
testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  simple  : 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart:  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes: 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the  judg- 
ments of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  to  he  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine 
gold ;  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 


TWENTY-SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WniTSUNDAY.        227 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned :  and  in  keeping 
of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors  ?  cleanse  thou  me  from  secret 
faults. 

Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins  ;  let 
them  not  have  dominion  over  me  :  then  shall  I  be  upright, 
and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
he  acceptahle  in  thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  re- 
deemer. 

BENEDICTION  IX. 


TWENTY-SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  AVHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  encourage  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  that  they,  always  relying  on  thy  power, 
and  trusting  in  thy  grace,  may  bring  forth  plenteously  the 
fruit  of  good  works,  and  of  thee  be  plenteously  rewarded,  both 
in  the  world  which  now  is,  and  that  which  is  to  come,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PKOPHECIES. 

JOB. 

My  righteousness  I  hold  fast,  and  will  not  let  it  go  :  my 
heart  shall  not  reproach  me  so  long  as  I  live. 

For  what  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  though  he  hath 
gained,  when    God  taketh  away  his  soul'? 

"Will  God  hear  his  cry  when  trouble  cometh  upon  him  ? 


228        TWENTY-SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

I  will  teach  you  hy  the  hand  of  God  ;  that  lohich  is  with  the 
Almighty  ivill  1 7iot  conceal. 

Surely  there  is  a  vein  for  the  silver,  and  a  place  for  gold 
where  they  fine  it. 

Iro7i  is  taken  out  of  the  earth,  and  brass  is  molten  out  of  the 
stone. 

He  setteth  an  end  to  darkness,  and  searcheth  out  all  per- 
fection :  the  stones  of  darkness,  and  the  shadow  of  death. 

As  for  the  earth,  out  of  it  cometh  bread:  and  under  it  is 
turned  up  as  it  were  fire. 

The  stones  of  it  are  the  place  of  sapphires :  and  it  hath 
dust  of  gold. 

Thei^e  is  a  j)ath  which  no  fowl  Jcnoiceth,  and  ivhich  the 
vulture's  eye  hath  not  seen  : 

The  lion's  whelps  have  not  trodden  it,  nor  the  fierce  lion 
passed  by  it. 

He  putteth  forth  his  hand  upon  the  rocks  ;  he  overturneth 
the  mountains  by  the  roots. 

He  cutteth  out  rivers  among  the  rocks  ;  and  his  eye  seeth 
every  precious  thing. 

He  bindeth  the  floods  from  overflowing  ;  and  the  thing  that 
is  hid  bringeth  he  forth  to  light. 

But  where  shall  wisdom  be  found  ?  and  where  is  the  place 
of  understanding? 

Man  knoiveth  not  the  price  thereof ;  neither  is  it  found  in 
the  land  of  the  living. 

The  depth  saith,  It  is  not  in  me  :  and  the  sea  saith.  It  is 
not  with  me. 

It  cannot  be  gotten  for  gold,  neither  shall  silver  be  weighed 
for  the  price  thereof. 

It  cannot  be  valued  with  the  gold  of  Ophir,  with  the  pre- 
cious onyx,  or  the  sapphire. 

The  gold  and  the  crystal  cannot  equal  it :  and  the  exchange 
of  it  shall  not  be  for  jewels  of  fine  gold. 

No  mention  shall  be  made  of  coral,  or  of  pearls :  for  the 
price  of  wisdom  is  above  rubies. 


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The  topaz  of  Ethiopia  shall  not  equal  it,  neither  shall  it  he 
valued  with  pure  gold. 

Whence  then  cometh  wisdom  ?  and  where  is  the  place  of 
understanding  ? 

Seeing  it  is  hid  from  the  eyes  of  all  living,  and  hept  close 
from  the  fowls  of  the  air.  ^ 

Destruction  and  death  say,  We  have  heard  the  fame  there- 
of with  our  ears. 

God  understandeth  the  way  thereof,  and  he  hioiveth  the  place 
thereof 

For  he  looketh  to  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  seeth  under 
the  whole  heaven  ; 

To  make  the  \oeight  for  the  icinds ;  and  he  weigheth  the 
waters  hy  measure. 

When  he  made  a  decree  for  the  rain,  and  a  way  for  the 
lightning  of  the  thunder  ; 

Then  did  he  see  it,  and  declare  it  ;  he  prepared  it,  yea,  and 
searched  it  out. 

And  unto  man  he  said,  Behold,  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  that 
is  wisdom  ;  and  to  depart  from  evil  is  understanding. 

Noio  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  lyivisihle,  the  only 
wise  God. 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever. 

PSALMS. 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to  sing 
praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High  ; 

To  show  forth  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning,  and  thy 
faithfulness  every  night. 

For  thou,  Lord!l*hast  made  me  glad,  through  thy  work ;  I 
will  triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hand. 

0  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works  !  and  thy  thoughts  are  very 
deep. 

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230         TWENTY-SIXTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all  the 
workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish ;  it  is  that  they  shall  be  de- 
stroyed for  ever : 

But  thou,  Lord,  art  most  high  for  evermore. 
For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  for,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall 
perish :  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  be  scattered. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  flourish 
in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age  ;  they  shall  be 
fat  and  flourishing ; 

To  shoiv  that  the  Lord  is  upright:  he  is  my  rod;  and  there 
is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts  ! 

My  soul  longeih,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the  Lord ; 
my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house,  and  the  swallow  a 
nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young,  even  thine 
altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house :  they  ivill  he  still 
praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee  ;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways, 

WJio  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  male  it  a  ivell ;  the 
rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every  one  of  them  in 
Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

Behold,  0  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face  of  thine 
anointed. 

For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand.  I  had 
rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell 
in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield :  the  Lord  tvill  give 
grace  and  glory  ;  no  good  thing  will  he  witlihold  from  them  that 
toalk  uprightly. 

O  Loi'd  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.         231 

77^6  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  ivant. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  iu  green  pastures  :  he  leadeth 
me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soid:  he  leadeth  me  in  the  i^aths  of  righteous- 
ness for  his  natne's  sal-e. 

Yea,  tliough  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thoit  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of  mine 
enemies:  thou  anointest  my  head  loith  oil;  my  cup  runneth 
over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of 
my  life  ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

BENEDICTION  VIII. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  wills  and 
affections  of  men,  grant  unto  thy  people  that  they  may 
love  the  thing  which  thou  commandest,  and  desire  that  which 
thou  dost  promise,  that  so  among  the  sundry  and  manifold 
changes  of  this  world  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed, 
where  alone  true  joys  are  to  be  found,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

ECCLESIASTES. 

A  GOOD  name  is  better  than  precious  ointment;  and  the 
day  of  death  than  the  day  of  one's  birth. 


232      TWENTY-SEVENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

It  is  hetter  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourning,  than  to  go  to  the 
house  of  feasting :  for  that  is  the  end  of  all  men;  and  the 
living  will  lay  it  to  his  heart. 

Sorrow  is  better  than  laughter :  for  by  the  sadness  of  the 
countenance  the  heart  is  made  better. 

The  heart  of  the  ivise  is  in  the  house  of  mourning  ;  hut  the 
heart  of  fools  is  in  the  house  of  mirth. 

It  is  better  to  hear  the  rebuke  of  the  wise,  than  for  a  man 
to  hear  the  song  of  fools  : 

Better  is  the  end  of  a  thing  than  the  beginning  thereof:  and 
the  patient  in  spirit  is  better  than  the  proud  in  spirit. 

Be  not  hasty  in  thy  spirit  to  be  angry :  for  anger  resteth  in 
the  bosom  of  fools. 

Saij  not  thou,  What  is  the  cause  that  the  former  days  were 
better  than  these  ?  for  thou  dost  not  inquire  wisely  concerning 
this. 

For  wisdom  is  a  defence,  and  money  is  a  defence :  but  the 
excellency  of  knowledge  is,  that  wisdom  giveth  life  to  them 
that  have  it. 

In  the  day  of  prosperity  he  joyful,  but  in  the  day  of  ad- 
versity consider :  God  also  hath  set  the  one  over  against  the 
other. 

Wisdom  strengtheneth  the  wise  more  than  ten  mighty  men 
which  are  in  the  city. 

For  there  is  not  a  Just  man  iqjon  earth,  that  doeth  good,  and 
sinneth  not. 

All  this  have  I  proved  by  wisdom  :  I  said,  I  will  be  wise  ; 
but  it  was  far  from  me. 

That  tvhich  is  far  off,  and  exceeding  deep,  ivho  can  find  it 
out? 

I  applied  mine  heart  to  know,  and  to  search,  and  to  seek 
out  wisdom,  and  the  reason  of  things,  and  to  know  the  wick- 
edness of  folly,  even  of  foolishness  and  madness. 

Who  is  as  the  xoise  man  ?  and  ivho  knoiveth  the  interpreta- 
tion of  a  thing? 


TWENTY-SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.       233 

Whoso  keepeth  the  commandment  shall  feel  no  evil  thing : 
and  a  wise  man's  heai't  discei-neth  both  time  and  judgment. 

Because  to  every  purpose  there  is  time  and  judgment,  there- 
fore the  misery  of  man  is  great  upon  him. 

For  he  knoweth  not  that  which  shall  be  :  for  who  can  tell 
him  when  it  shall  be  ? 

There  is  no  man  that  hath  power  over  the  s'pirit  to  retain 
the  spirit :  neither  hath  he  power  in  the  day  of  death :  and 
there  is  no  discharge  in  that  war;  neither  shall  wic/jedness 
deliver  those  that  are  given  to  it. 

All  this  have  I  seen,  and  applied  my  heart  unto  every  work 
that  is  done  under  the  sun  :  there  is  a  time  Avherein  one  man 
ruleth  over  another  to  his  own  hurt. 

And  so  I  saiv  the  wiched  buried,  ivho  had  come  and  gone 
from  the  place  of  the  holy,  and  they  were  forgotten  in  the  city 
where  they  had  so  done :  this  is  also  vanity. 

Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  executed 
speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully  set 
in  them  to  do  evil. 

Though  a  sinner  do  evil  an  hundred  times,  and  his  days  be 
prolonged,  yet  surely  Ihiow  that  it  shall  be  well  with  them  that 
fear  God,  which  fear  before  him: 

But  it  shall  not  be  well  with  the  wicked,  neither  shall  he 
prolong  his  days,  which  are  as  a  shadow ;  because  he  feareth 
not  before  God. 

When  I  applied  mine  heart  to  hioio  ivisdom,  and  to  see  the 
business  that  is  done  upon  the  earth  : 

Then  I  beheld  all  the  work  of  God,  that  a  man  cannot  find 
out  the  work  that  is  done  under  the  sun  :  because  though  a 
man  labor  to  seek  it  out,  yet  he  shall  not  find  it ;  yea,  further ; 
though  a  wise  man  think  to  know  it,  yet  shall  he  not  be  able 
to  find  it. 

Whatsoever  thy  hand  fndeth  to  do,  do  it  with  thy  might; 
for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor  hiowledge,  nor  wisdom, 
in  the  grave,  xvhither  thou  goest. 
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234      TWENTY-SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

I  returned,  and  saw  under  the  sun,  that  the  race  is  not  to 
the  swift,  nor  the  battle  to  the  strong,  neither  yet  bread  to  the 
wise,  nor  yet  riches  to  men  of  understanding,  nor  yet  favor  to 
men  of  skill;  but  time  and  chance  happeneth  to  them  all. 

This  loisdom  have  I  seen  also  under  the  sun,  and  it  seemed 
great  unto  me  : 

There  was  a  little  city,  and  few  men  within  it ;  and  there 
came  a  great  king  against  it,  and  besieged  it,  and  built  great 
bulwarks  against  it. 

iVbzy  there  ivas  found  in  it  a  poor  wise  man,  and  he  hy  his 
tvisdom  delivered  the  city ;  yet  no  man  remembered  that  same 
poor  man. 

Then  said  I,  Wisdom  is  better  than  strength :  nevertheless 
the  poor  man's  wisdom  is  despised,  and  his  words  are  not 
heard. 

The  words  of  wise  men  are  heard  in  quiet,  more  than  the 
cry  of  him  that  rxdeth  among  fools. 

Wisdom  is  better  than  weapons  of  war. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord! 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

PSALMS. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labor  in  vain  that 
build  it :  except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman  waketh 
but  in  vain. 

It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit  up  late,  to  eat  the 
hread  of  sorrows  :  he  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord. 

Lord,  hear  my  voice :  let  thine  ears  he  attentive  to  the  voice 
of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mai'k  iniquities,  0  Lord,  who  shall 
stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  mayest  he  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait,  and  in  his  word 
do  I  hope. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.     235 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that  icatch  for 
the  morninr)  ;  I  say,  more  than  they  that  loatch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  :  for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  iniquities. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest ;  thou,  and  the  ark  of  thy 
strength. 

Let  thy  priests  he  clothed  icith  righteousness ;  and  let  thy 
saints  shout  for  joy. 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to 
dwell  together  in  unity  ! 

As  the  deio  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  descended  \ipon 
the  mountains  of  Zion :  for  there  the  Lord  commanded  the 
Messing,  even  life  for  evermore. 

Behold,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
which  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

The  Lord,  that  made  heaven  and  earth,  bless  thee  out  of 
Zion. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord: 
praise  him,  0  ye  servants  of  the  I^ord. 

Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts  of  the 
house  of  our  God, 

Praise  the  Lord;  for  the  Lord  is  good:  sing  praises  unto 
his  name  ;  for  it  is  pleasant. 

Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven,  and 
in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep  places. 

He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of  the  earth : 
he  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain  ;  he  hringeth  the  ivind  out  of 
his  treasuries. 

Thy  name,  0  Lord,  endureth  for  ever ;  and  thy  memorial, 
O  Lord,  throughout  all  generations. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate  :  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever : 


236      TWENTY-EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    AVHITSUNDAY. 

And  hath  redeemed  vs  from  our  enemies  :  for  his  mercy  en- 

dureth  for  ever. 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh:  for  liis  mercy  endureth  for 

^'^Ogice  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven  :  for  his  mercy  endur- 

ethfor  ever. 

BENEDICTION   VII. 


TWENTY-EIGHTH   SUNDAY   AFTER  WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

■DLESSED  Lord,  .lio  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures  to 
JD  be  written  for  our  instruction,  grant  that  we  may  ^^  such 
wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly  digest  that 
Tpatlence  and  comfort  of  thy  holy  word  we  may  embrace 
and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  of  everlastmg  hfe  whxch 
thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

rRoriiECiES. 

TROVERBS. 

He  that,  being  often  reproved,  hardeneth  his  neck,  shall 
suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  that  without  remedy 

When  the  righteous  are  in  authority,  the  people  rejoice .  hU 
,ohen  the  wicked  beareth  rule,  the  people  mou^r- 

Whoso  loveth  wisdom  rejoiceth  his  fother  but  he  that 
keepeth  company  with  harlots  spendeth  f  f^^  ^.^_ 

The  king  by  judgment  establisheth  the  land:  but  he  that  ie 
reiveth  oifts  overthrowcth  it. 

A  mfn  that  fluttcretU  his  neighbor  spreadeth  a  net  for  h,. 


feet. 


TWENTY-EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.       237 

In  the  transgression  of  an  evil  man  there  is  a  snare :  bid  the 
righteous  doth  sing  and  rejoice. 

The  righteous  considereth  the  cause  of  the  poor :  but  the 
wicked  regardeth  not  to  know  it. 

Scornful  men  bring  a  city  into  a  snare :  bid  wise  men  turn 
away  wrath. 

If  a  wise  man  conteudeth  with  a  foohsh  man,  whether  he 
rage  or  laugh,  there  is  no  rest. 

The  bloodtldrsty  hate  the  upright:  but  the  just  seek  his  soul, 

A  fool  uttereth  all  his  mind  :  but  a  Avise  man  keepeth  it  in 
till  afterwards. 

The  poor  and  the  deceitful  man  meet  together:  the  Lord 
lighteneth  both  their  eyes. 

The  king  that  faithfully  judgeth  the  poor,  his  throne  shall 
be  established  for  ever. 

The  rod  and  reproof  give  wisdom :  but  a  child  left  to  him- 
self bringeth  his  mother  to  shame. 

"When  the  wicked  are  multiplied,  transgression  increaseth : 
but  the  righteous  shall  see  their  fall. 

Correct  thy  son,  and  he  shall  give  thee  rest ;  yea,  he  shall  give 
delight  unto  thy  soul. 

Where  there  is  no  vision,  the  people  perish  :  but  he  that 
keepeth  the  law,  happy  is  he. 

Seest  thou  a  man  that  is  hasty  in  his  tcords  ?  there  is  more 
hope  of  a  fool  than  of  him. 

An  angry  man  stirreth  up  strife,  and  a  furious  man  abound- 
eth  in  transgression. 

A  7nan's  pride  shall  bring  him  loio :  but  honor  shall  uphold 
the  humble  in  spirit. 

"Whoso  is  partner  with  a  thief,  hateth  his  own  soul :  he 
heareth  cursing,  and  bewrayeth  it  not. 

The  fear  of  man  bringeth  a  snare:  but  whoso  putteth  his 
trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  safe. 

Many  seek  the  ruler's  favor ;  but  every  man's  judgment 
Cometh  from  the  Lord, 


238       TWENTY-EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

That  we  may  hear  meekly  thy  Avord,  and  receive  it  with 
pure  affection. 

PSALMS. 

Remejiber  the  word  unto  thy  servant,  upon  which  thou 
hast  caused  me  to  hope. 

This  is  my  comfort  in  my  affliction  :  for  thy  %oord  hath 
quickened  me. 

1  remembered  thy  judgments  of  old,  0  Lord ;  and  have 
comforted  myself. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  song  in  the  house  of  my  pil- 
grimage. 

I  have  remembered  thy  name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night,  and 
have  kept  thy  law. 

This  I  had,  because  Ihept  thy  precepts. 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord :  I  have  said  that  I  would 
keep  thy  words. 

I  entreated  thy  favor  ivith  my  whole  heart :  he  merciful  unto 
me  according  to  thy  word. 

I  thought  on  my  ways,  and  turned  my  feet  unto  thy  testi- 
monies. 

I  made  haste,  and  delayed  not  to  keep  thy  commandments. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee,  and  of  them 
that  keep  thy  precepts. 

The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy. 

Thou  hast  dealt  well  with  thy  servant,  0  Lord,  according 
unto  thy  word. 

Teach  me  good  judgment  and  hioivledge  :  for  I  have  believed 
thy  comma7idments. 

Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good  :  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted ;  that  I  might 
learn  thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me  than  thousands  of 
gold  and  silver. 


TWENTY-EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY.      239 

Tluj  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me  ;  give  me  im- 
derstanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy  commandments. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right,  and  that 
thou  in  faithfuhiess  hast  afllicted  me. 

Let,  I  p-ay  thee,  thy  merciful  kindness  he  for  my  comfort, 
according  to  thy  loord  unto  thy  servant. 

Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may  live :  for 
thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  my  heart  he  sound  in  thy  statutes ;  that  lie  not  ashamed. 

For  ever,  O  Lord,  thy  word  is  settled  in  heaven. 

Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  cdl  generations :  thou  hast  established 
the  earth,  and  it  ahideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances  :  for 
all  are  thy  servants. 

/  ivill  never  forget  thy  precepts  :  for  ivith  them  thou  hast 
quichened  me. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection  :  but  thy  command- 
ment is  exceeding  broad. 

0  how  love  I  thy  laiv  !  it  is  my  meditation  cdl  the  day. 

How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste  !  yea,  sweeter  than 
honey  to  my  mouth. 

Through  thy  jirecepts  I  get  understanding  :  therefore  I  hate 
every  false  %oay. 

BENEDICTION  VI. 


24:0         TWENTY-NINTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    WHITSUNDAY. 


TWENTY-NINTH   SUNDAY  AFTER   WHIT- 
SUNDAY. 

COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who  know- 
est  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  ignorance  in 
asking,  we  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  on  our  infirmities, 
and  grant  that  those  things  which  we  faithfully  ask  may  be 
effectually  obtained,  and  those  things  which  for  our  unworthi- 
ness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask,  vouch- 
safe to  give  us  for  the  sake  of  thine  infinite  mercy  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

PROPHECIES. 

rROVERBS. 

Boast  not  thyself  of  to-morrow  ;  for  thou  knowest  not  what 
a  day  may  bring  forth. 

Let  another  man  praise  thee,  and  not  thine  oivn  mouth  ;  a 
stranger,  and  not  thine  own  lips. 

A  stone  is  heavy,  and  the  sand  weighty ;  but  a  fool's  wrath 
is  heavier  than  them  both. 

Wrath  is  cruel,  and  anger  is  outrageous  ;  hut  who  is  able  to 
stand  before  envy  ? 

Faithful  are  the  wounds  of  a  friend  ;  but  the  kisses  of  an 
enemy  are  deceitful. 

Thine  oxon  friend,  and  thy  father' s  friend,  forsake  not. 

The  wicked  flee  when  no  man  pursueth  :  but  the  righteous 
are  bold  as  a  lion. 

For  the  transgression  of  a  land  many  are  the  j)rinces  there- 
of: but  by  a  man  of  understanding  and  hioivledge  the  state 
thereof  shall  be  prolonged. 

A  poor  man  that  oppresseth  the  poor  is  like  a  sweeping 
rain,  which  leaveth  no  food. 


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They  that  forsake  the  laiu  praise  the  luiched:  hut  such  as  keep 
the  law  contend  toith  them. 

Evil  men  understand  not  judgment :  but  tliey  that  seek  the 
Lord,  understand  all  things. 

Better  is  the  poor  that  ivalketh  in  his  uprightness,  than  he 
that  is  perverse  in  his  ways,  though  he  he  rich. 

He  that  by  usury  and  unjust  gain  increaseth  his  substance, 
he  shall  gather  it  for  him  that  will  pity  the  poor. 

He  that  turneth  aioay  his  ear  from  hearing  the  laiv,  even  his 
prayer  shall  he  ahomination. 

"Whoso  causeth  the  righteous  to  go  astray  in  an  evil  v^^ay,. 
he  shall  fall  himself  into  his  own  pit :  but  the  upright  shall 
have  good  things  in  possession. 

The  rich  man  is  wise  in  his  oivn  conceit ;  hut  the  poor  that 
hath  understanding  searcheth  him  out. 

He  that  covereth  his  sins  shall  not  prosper ;  but  whoso 
confesseth  and  forsaketh  them  shall  have  mercy. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  feareth  alway :  hut  he  that  hardeneth 
his  heart  shall  fall  into  mischief. 

Whoso  walketh  uprightly  shall  be  saved  :  but  he  that  is 
perverse  in  his  ways  shall  fell  at  once. 

He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  have  plenty  of  hread ;  hut  he 
that  folloioeth.  after  vain  persons  shall  have  poverty  enough. 

A  faithful'  man  shall  abound  with  blessings :  but  he  that 
maketh  haste  to  be  rich  shall  not  be  innocent. 

To  have  respect  of  persons  is  not  good;  for,  for  a  j^i^ce  of 
hread  that  man  ivill  transgress. 

He  that  hasteth  to  be  rich  hath  an  evil  eye,  and  considereth 
not  that  poverty  shall  come  upon  him. 

He  that  rehuheth  a  man,  afterivards  shall  find  more  favor 
than  he  tliat  flatter etli  with  the  tongue. 

Whoso  robbeth  his  father  or  his  mother,  and  saith,  It  is  no 
transgression  ;  the  same  is  the  companion  of  a  destroyer. 

He  that  trusteth  in  his  otvn  heart  is  a  fool:  hut  tvhoso  walk- 
eth tvisely,  he  shall  he  delivered. 
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242        TWENTY-NINTH    SUNDAY   AFTER    WHITSUNDAY'. 

He  that  givetli  unto  the  poor  shall  not  lack  :  but  he  that 
hideth  his  eyes  shall  have  many  a  curse. 

When  the  toiched  rise,  men  hide  themselves:  hid  when  they 
perish,  the  righteous  increase. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  ears  ! 

Hud  tve  may  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  receive  it  xoith  pure 
affection. 

PSALMS. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my 
path. 

/  have  sworn,  and  I  loill  perform  it,  that  I  xcill  keep  thy 
righteous  judgments. 

Accept,  I  beseech  thee,  the  free-will  offerings  of  my  mouth, 
O  Lord,  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

My  sold  is  continually  in  my  hand  :  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy 
law. 

-  Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  an  heritage  for  ever :  for 
they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

/  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  thy  statutes  alway, 
even  unto  the  end. 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place  and  my  shield :  I  hope  in  thy 
word. 

Depart  from  me, ye  evil-doers:  for  I  will  keep  the  command- 
ments of  my  God. 

Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  Avord,  that  I  may  live  :  and 
let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  he  safe  :  and  I  will  have  re- 
spect imto  thy  statutes  continually. 

Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like  dross : 
therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good:  let  not  the  proud  op- 
press me. 

Deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy  mercy,  and  teach 
me  thy  statutes. 


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I  am  thy  servant ;  give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  Tcnow 
thy  testimonies. 

Therefore  I  esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning  all  things 
to  be  right ;  and  I  hate  every  false  way. 

Thy  testimonies  are  toonderfal :  therefore  doth  my  sold  keep 
them. 

The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light ;  it  giveth  under- 
standing unto  the  simple. 

Look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me,  as  thou  usest 
to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  name. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word:  and  let  not  any  iniquity 
have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man. 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant ;  and  teach  me 
thy  statutes. 

Righteous  art  thou,  0  Lord,  and  upright  are  thy  judgments. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness,  and  thy 
law  is  the  truth. 

The  inghteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting :  give  me 
understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

Hear  my  voice  according  unto  thy  loving-kindness:  O 
Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  thy  judgment. 

Thou  art  near,  0  Lord ;  and  all  thy  commandments  are 
truth. 

Concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old  that  thou 
hast  founded  them  for  ever. 

BENEDICTION  VIII. 


FEASTS  OF   THE    CHURCH. 


All  Sundaj's  iu  the  Year. 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord Jan.     1. 

Epiphany Jan.     6. 

Conversion  of  St.  Paul Jan.  25. 

Purification  of  the  Virgin Feb.    2. 

Saint  Matthias Feb.  24. 

Annunciation  of  the  Virgin Mar.  25. 

Saint  Mark Apr.  25. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James May    1. 

St.  Barnabas June  11. 

Nativity  of  St.  John  Baptist June  24. 

St.  Peter June  29. 

St.  James July  25. 

St.  Bartholomew Aug.  24. 

St.  Matthew Sept.  21. 

St.  Michael  and  All  Angels Sept.  29. 

St.  Luke Oct.  18. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude Oct.  28. 

All  Saints'  Day Nov.    1. 

St.  Andrew Nov.  30. 

St.  Thomas Dec.  21. 

Christmas Dec  25. 

St.  Stephen Dec.  26. 

St.  John Dec.  27. 

The  Holy  Innocents Dec.  28. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Easter  Week. 
Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Whitsun-Week. 


MOVABLE    FEASTS. 


Easter  Day  is  always  the  first  Sunday  after  the  full  moon  which  happens 
upon  or  nest  after  the  twenty-first  day  of  March ;  and  if  the  full  moon 
happen  upon  a  Sunday,  Easter  Day  is  the  Sunday  aftei*. 

Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  the  Feast  of  St.  Andrew, 
whether  before  or  after. 

Septuagesima  Sunday  is  nine  weeks  before  Easter. 

Sexagesima  "        "  eight    "  "         " 

Quinquagesima      "        "  seven    '■  "         " 

Quadragesima        "        "  six       "  "         " 

Rogation  "        "  five  weeks  after  Easter. 

Ascension  Day  is  forty  days  after  Easter. 

Whitsunday  is  seven  weeks      "         " 


FASTS  OF  THE   CHURCH. 

Ash  Wednesday,  the  fortieth  day  before  Easter. 

Good  Friday,  two  days  before  Easter. 

The  forty  days  of  Lent. 

The  Ember  days  the  four  seasons,  being  the  Wednesday,  Friday,  and 
Satiirday  after  the  first  Sunday  in  Lent,  after  the  Feast  of  Pentecost,  after 
September  14th,  and  after  December  13th. 

Eogation  Days,  being  Monday,  Tuesdaj',  and  Wednesday  before  Holy 
Thursday  or  Ascension. 

All  the  Fridays  in  the  year,  except  Christmas  day. 

21  * 


COLLECTS  FOR  SPECIAL  DAYS. 


ST.  ANDREW'S   DAY. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  wlio  didst  give  siicli  grace  unto  thy  laoly 
Apostle  Saint  Andrew,  that  he  readily  obeyed  the  calling  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  followed  him  without  delay ;  grant  unto 
us  all,  that  we,  being  called  by  thy  holy  Word,  may  forthwith  give 
up  ourselves  obediently  to  fulfil  thy  holy  commandments,  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen.  ' 


ST.   THOMAS   THE  APOSTLE. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  who,  for  the  greater  confii'- 
mation  of  the  faith,  didst  suffer  thy  holy  Apostle  Thomas  to 
be  doubtful  in  thy  Son's  resurrection ;  grant  us  so  perfectly,  and 
without  all  doubt,  to  believe  in  thy  Son  Jesus  Chi'ist,  that  our  faith 
in  thy  sight  may  never  be  reproved.  Hear  vis,  O  Lord,  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom,  with  thee,  be  all  honor  and  glory? 
now  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 


CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

THE   NATIVITY   OF   OUR   LORD. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thine  only  begotten  Son 
to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born  of 
a  virgin ;  grant  that  we,  being  regenerate,  and  made  thy  children 
by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  thy  Holy  Spirit- 
And  this  we  beg  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  through  whom  we 
ascribe  unto  thee  all  honor  and  glory,  now  and  ever.     Amoi. 


COLLECTS    FOR    SPECIAL    DAYS.  247 


ST.    STEPHEN'S  DAY. 

/n  RANT,  O  Lord,  that,  in  all  our  sufferings  here  upon  earth  for 
vJ  the  testimony  of  thy  truth,  we  may  steadfastly  look  up  to 
heaven,  and  by  faith  behold  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed ;  and, 
being  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  may  learn  to  love  and  bless  our 
persecutors  by  the  example  of  thy  first  martyr,  Saint  Stephen,  who 
prayed  for  his  murderers,  which  we  ask'  through  the  blessed  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who  standeth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  to  succor 
all  those  who  suffer  for  him,  the  everlasting  Mediator  and  Advo- 
cate.    Amen. 


ST.  JOHN  THE  EVANGELIST'S  DAY. 

"lyrERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  to  cast  thy  bright  beams  of 
-i-VJL  light  upon  thy  Church,  that  it,  being  instructed  by  the  doctrine 
of  thy  blessed  Apostle  and  Evangelist  Saint  John,  may  so  walk  in 
the  light  of  thy  truth,  that  it  may  at  length  attain  to  everlasting  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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THE  INNOCENTS'  DAY. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and  suck- 
lings hast  ordained  strength,  and  madest  infants  to  glorify  thee 
by  their  deaths ;  mortify  and  kill  all  vices  in  us,  and  so  strengthen 
us  by  thy  grace,  that  by  the  innocency  of  our  lives,  and  constancy 
of  our  fiiith  even  unto  death,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE   CIRCUMCISION   OF   CHRIST. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  madest  thy  blessed  Son  to  be  circum- 
-^  cised,  and  obedient  to  the  Law  for  man,  grant  us  the  true 
Circumcision  of  the  Spirit :  that,  our  hearts,  and  all  our  members, 
being  mortified  from  all  worldly  and  carnal  lusts,  we  may  in  all 
things  obey  thy  blessed  will,  through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     A)nen. 


248  COLLECTS    FOR    SPECIAL    DAYS. 

THE  EPIPHANY, 

OR   THE   MANIFESTATION   OF    CHPaST    TO    THE   GENTILES. 

OGOD,  who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst  manifest  thy  only 
begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles,  mercifully  grant  that  -we,  who 
know  thee  now  by  faith,  may  after  this  life  have  the  fruition  of  thy 
glorious  Godhead,  throu2;h  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE   CONVERSION   OF   ST.   PAUL. 

OGOD,  who,  through  the  preaching  of  the  blessed  Apostle  Saint 
Paul,  hast  caused  the  light  of  the  Gospel  to  shine  throughout 
the  world ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we,  having  his  wonderful 
conversion  in  remembrance,  may  show  forth  our  thankfulness  unto 
thee  for  the  same,  by  following  the  holy  doctrine  which  he  taught, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  PRESENTATION  OF  CHRIST  IN  THE  TEMPLE, 

COMMONLY   CALLED,   THE   PURIFICATION   OF   SAINT   MARY 
THE   VIRGIN. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thy  Ma- 
jesty, that  as  thy  only-begotten  Son  was  this  day  presented  in 
the  temple  in  substance  of  our  flesh,  so  we  may  be  presented  unto 
thee  with  pure  and  clean  hearts,  by  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


ST.  MATTHIAS'S  DAY. 

OAL^HGHTY  God,  who  into  the  place  of  the  traitor  Judas  didst 
choose  thy  faithful  servant  Matthias  to  be  of  the  number  of  the 
twelve  Apostles ;  grant  that  thy  Church,  being  always  preserved 
from  false  apostles,  may  be  ordered  and  guided  by  faithful  and  true 
pastors,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


COLLECTS    FOR    SPECL4.L    DAYS.  249 


THE  ANNUNCIATION  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 

TTTE  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  pour  thy  grace  into  our  hearts  ;  that 
•  »  as  we  have  known  the  incarnation  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  by 
the  message  of  an  angel,  so  by  his  cross  and  passion  we  may  be 
brought  unto  the  glory  of  his  resurrection,  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ST.   MARK'S   DAY. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  instructed  thy  holy  Church  with 
the  heavenly  doctrine  of  the  Evangelist  Saint  Mark,  give  us  f^race 
that,  being  not  like  children  carried  away  with  every  blast  of  vain 
doctrines,  we  may  be  established  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  Gospel, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ST.  PHILIP  AND   ST.  JAMES'S  DAY. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  whom  truly  to  know  is  everlasting  life, 
grant  us  perfectly  to  know  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  be  the  way, 
the  truth,  and  the  life  ;  that,  following  the  steps  of  thy  holy  Apos- 
tles Saint  Philip  and  Saint  James,  we  may  steadfastly  walk  in  the 
way  that  leadeth  to  eternal  life,  through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  ASCENSION   DAY. 

r\  RANT,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  that  Hke  as  we  do  be- 
^  lieve  thy  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  to  have  as- 
cended into  the  heavens,  so  we  may  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither 
ascend,  and  with  him  continually  dwell,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


250  COLLECTS    FOR    SPECIAL    DATS. 


ST.   BARNABAS  THE  APOSI'LE. 

OLORD  God  Almighty,  -who  didst  endue  thy  holy  Apostle  Bar- 
nabas with  singular  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  leave  us  not,  we 
beseech  thee,  destitute  of  thy  manifold  gifts,  nor  yet  of  grace  to  use 
them  alway  to  thy  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


ST.   JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  by  whose  providence  thy  servant  John  Bap- 
tist was  wonderfully  born,  and  sent  to  prepare  the  way  of  thy 
Son  our  Saviour,  by  preaching  repentance ;  make  us  so  to  follow 
his  doctrine  and  holy  life,  that  we  may  truly  repent  according  to 
his  preaching  ;  and  after  his  example  constantly  speak  the  truth, 
boldly  rebuke  vice,  and  patiently  suffer  for  the  truth's  sake  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ST.  PETER'S  DAY. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  didst  give  to 
thy  Apostle  Saint  Peter  many  excellent  gifts,  and  commandedst 
him  earnestly  to  feed  thy  flock  ;  make,  we  beseech  thee,  all  pastors 
diligently  to  preach  thy  holy  word,  and  the  people  obediently  to  fol- 
low the  same,  that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of  everlasting  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ST.  JAIklES  THE  APOSTLE. 

GRANT,  O  merciful  God,  that  as  thine  holy  Apostle  Saint  James, 
leaving  his  father  and  all  that  he  had,  without  delay  was  obedi- 
ent unto  the  calling  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  followed  him ;  so 
we,  forsaking  all  worldly  and  carnal  affections,  may  be  evermore 
ready  to  follow  thy  holy  commandments,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


COLLECTS    FOR    SPECIAL    DAYS.  251 


ST.   BARTHOLOMEW  THE   APOSTLE. 

0  ALMIGHTY  aud  everlasting  God,  who  didst  give  to  thine 
Apostle  Bartholomew  grace  truly  to  believe  and  to  preach  thy 
Word ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  unto  thy  Church,  to  love  that 
Word  which  he  believed,  and  both  to  preach  and  receive  the  same, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ST.  MATTHEW  THE   APOSTLE. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  blessed  Son  didst  call  Matthew 
from  the  receipt  of  custom  to  be  an  Apostle  and  Evangelist ; 
grant  us  grace  to  forsake  all  covetous  desires,  and  inordinate  love 
of  riches,  and  to  follow  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


ST.  MICHAEL   AND   ALL  ANGELS. 

0  EVERLASTING  God,  who  hast  ordained  and  constituted  the 
services  of  angels  and  men  in  a  wonderful  order,  mercifully 
grant,  that  as  thy  holy  angels  always  do  thee  service  in  heaven, 
so,  by  thy  appointment,  they  may  succor  and  defend  us  on  earth, 
throu2;h  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ainen. 


ST.  LUKE  THE  EVANGELIST. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  calledst  Luke  the  physician,  whose  praise 
is  in  the  Gospel,  to  be  an  Evangelist,  and  physician  of  the 
soul ;  may  it  please  thee,  that,  by  the  wholesome  medicines  of  the 
doctrine  delivered  by  him,  all  the  diseases  of  our  souls  may  be  healed, 
through  the  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


252  COLLECTS    FOR    SPECIAL    DATS. 


ST.   SIMON  AND   ST.   JUDE. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  -who  hast  built  thy  Church  upon  the  foun- 
dation of  the  Apostles  and  Projihets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being 
the  head  corner-stone  ;  grant  us  so  to  be  joined  together  in  unity  of 
spirit  by  their  doctrine,  that  we  may  be  made  an  holy  temple  ac- 
ceptable unto  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ameii. 


ALL   SAINTS'  DAY. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  knit  together  thine  elect  in  one 
communion  and  fellowship,  in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  Son 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  grant  us  grace  so  to  follow  thy  blessed  Saints  in 
all  virtuous  and  godly  living,  that  we  may  come  to  those  unspeak- 
able joys  which  thou  hast  prepared  for  those  who  unfeignedly  love 
thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest  nothing  that  thou 
hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all  those  who  are  peni- 
tent ;  create  and  make  in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts,  that  we  wor- 
thily lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may 
obtain  of  thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and  forgive- 
ness, throuo;h  Jesus  Chi-ist  our  Lord.     Amen. 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  thee  graciously  to  behold  this  thy 
family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  contented  to  be 
betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the  hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer 
death  upon  the  cross,  who  now  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


SERVICE    FOR    CHRISTMAS. 


COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thine  only  begotten 
Son  to  take  our  natui'c  upon  him,  and,  as  at  this  time,  to 
be  born  of  a  virgin,  grant  that  we,  being  regenerate,  and  made 
thy  children  by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by 
thy  Holy  Spirit.  And  this  we  beg  in  the  name  of  Jesus 
Christ,  through  whom  we  ascribe  unto  Thee  all  honor  and 
glory,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

ANTHEM. 

Glory  be  to  God  in  the  highest,  on  earth  peace,  good-will 
toward  men. 

Blessed  are  the  ^^^ople  icho  hioic  the  joyful  sound  ;  they  shall 
walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance  ; 

Through  the  tender  mercies  of  our  God,  whereby  the  day- 
spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us  ; 

To  give  light  to  those  xoho  sit  in  darhness  and  in  the  shadow 
of  death,  and  to  guide  our  feet  in  the  way  of  peace. 

How  beautiful  on  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of  him  who 
bringeth  good  tidings  ;  who  publisheth  peace ;  who  bringeth 
good  tidings  of  good ;  who  publisheth  salvation  ;  who  saith 
unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and  joyful 
gladness  for  such  as  are  true  of  heart. 
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254  SERVICE    FOR    CHRISTMAS. 

Eejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous,  and  give  thanks  at  the 
remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  name  ;  he  telling  of  his 
salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Let  all  those  who  seek  him  be  joyful  and  glad  in  him,  and 
let  all  such  as  love  his  salvation  say  always.  The  Lord  be 
praised. 

PROPER    PSALMS. 

My  heart  is  inditing  joyful  words ;  I  speak  of  the  things 
concerning  the  King. 

Thou  art  the  fairest  of  the  children  of  men;  full  of  grace 
are  thy  lips  ;  for  God  hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  0  thou  Mighty  One,  with 
thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously,  for  the  cause  of  truth 
and  meekness  and  righteousness  ;  and  thy  right  hand  shall  teach 
thee  terrible  things. 

Thy  throne,  0  God,  endureth  for  ever ;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity ;  where- 
fore God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  glad- 
ness above  thy  fellows. 

I  will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered  to  all  generations  ; 
so  that  the  people  shall  praise  thee  for  ever  and  ever. 

Lord,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy  land ; 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and  covered 
all  their  sins. 

Turn  us  then,  0  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger  cease 
from  tis. 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again  and  quicken  us,  that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salvcction. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak  ;  for  he  will 
speak  peace  to  his  people  and  his  saints  ;  only  let  them  not 
return  to  their  folly  again. 


SERVICE    FOE    CHRISTMAS    EVE.  255 

For  Ids  salvation  is  nigh  those  ivhofear  him,  that  (jlory  may 
dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together;  righteousness  and  peace 
have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth;  and  righteousness  shall 
look  doivn  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  his  loving-kindness  ;  and  our 
land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  ;  and  shall  Jceep  his  path 
continually. 

"We  will  go  into  his  tabernacle,  we  will  worship  before  his 
footstool. 

Arise,  0  Lord,  into  thy  resting-place  ;  thou,  and  the  ark  of 
thy  strength. 

Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness ;  and  let  thy 
saihts  sing  for  joy. 

BENEDICTION  VII. 


SERVICE   FOR   CHRISTMAS   EVE. 

It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  boundcn  duty,  that  we 
should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  holy  Father  Almighty,  everlasting  God,  because  thou 
didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to  be  born  as  at  this 
time  for  us,  who  by  the  operation  of  thy  Holy  Spirit  was  made 
very  man  of  the  Virgin  Mary  his  mother,  and  without  spot  of 
sin  to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin.  Therefore  with  angels  and 
archangels,  and  with  all  the  company  of  heaven,  we  worship 
and  magnify  thy  great  and  glorious  name  ;  evermore  praising 
thee,  and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  hosts,  heaven 
and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy  glory.  Glory  be  to 
thee,  O  Lord  most  high,  most  mighty,  most  merciful,  through 
our  Saviour  and  Redeemer. 


256  SERVICE    FOR    CHRISTMAS    EVE. 

Glory  he  to  God  in  the  Idghest,  and  on  earth  ^Jeace,  good-xvill 
toward  men  ;  for  unto  us  is  horn  a  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the 
Lord.  We  praise  thee,  we  hless  thee,  ive  glorify  thee,  ive 
give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  this  greatest  of  thy  mercies,  0 
Lord   God,  Heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Eternal  God,  Father  Almighty,  who  in  compassion  to 
lost  man  didst  send  thy  Son  to  become  his  Redeemer,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers 
manners  didst  speak  in  times  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the 
prophets,  hast  in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us,  by  thy  well 
beloved  and  only  begotten,  whom  thou  hast  appointed  heir  of 
all  things,  by  whom  also  thou  didst  make  and  wilt  finally 
judge  the  world.  In  thine  infinite  wisdom,  and  perfect  love 
towards  us,  thou  hast  wondrously  appointed  that  the  Word 
should  be  made  flesh  and  dwell  among  us,  that  we  might  be- 
hold his  glory  full  of  grace  and  truth.  We  thank  thee  that 
the  same  blessed  Jesus  was  born  a  helpless  infant,  subject  to 
all  our  infirmities,  was  born  in  a  manger,  Avas  born  in  poverty 
and  want ;  that  he  did  lay  aside  the  glory  which  he  had  with 
thee  before  the  world  was,  and,  in  the  example  of  a  great 
humility,  did  condescend  to  take  the  foi*m  of  a  servant,  that 
we  might  from  him  learn  to  renounce  all  our  pride,  and  be- 
come lowly  and  meek  after  him.  Look  down,  we  beseech 
thee,  and  vouchsafe  to  give  us  thy  grace,  that  we  may  make 
him  our  pattern  in  all  things,  and  become  his  obedient  disci- 
ples. Have  compassion  on  us,  and  perfect  in  us  the  work 
of  our  redemption.  May  he,  who  had  his  birth  at  Bethlehem, 
his  baptism  at  the  Jordan,  his  agony  at  Gethsemane,  and  his 
crucifixion  at  Calvary,  be  preached  unto  all  nations,  and  be 
received  into  all  hearts.  May  violence,  oppression,  cruelty,  and 
all  wrong,  disappear  at  the  bidding  of  this  Prince  of  Peace. 
May  those  that  are  afar  off  be  brought  nigh  by  his  precious 
blood,  and  the  world  be  converted  unto  him  ;  that  at  the  name 
of  Jesus  every  knee  may  bow,  and  every  tongue  confess  that 
he  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.  Amen. 
BENEDICTION  VI. 


SERVICE  POR  A  DAY  OF  THANKSGIVING. 


COLLECT. 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  Author  and 
Giver  of  all  good  things,  incline  us  all  this  day,  we  beseech 
thee,  to  a  sincere  and  fervent  thanksgiving  for  thine  innumer- 
able mercies,  graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy  name,  increase 
in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy 
great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

.  [The  Psalms  of  the  Sunday  after  Easter  may  be  read,  with  any  other 
appropriate  passages  of  Scripture,  and  Prayers.] 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  all  gods  ;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

0  thank  the  Lord  of  all  lords ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

Who  hy  his  excellent  ivisdom  made  the  heavens  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Who  laid  out  the  earth  above  the  Avaters ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Who  hath  made  great  lights ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

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258  SERVICE    FOR    A   DAY    OF    THANKSGIVING. 

The  moon  and  the  stars  to  govern  the  night ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Who  rememberetli  us  when  we  are  in  trouble ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

And  hath  delivered  us  from  our  enemies  ;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

Who  givetli  food  to  all  flesh ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

0  give  thanks  tmto  the  God  of  heaven  ;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

The  Lord  be  with  you, 

Ayid  with  thy  Spirit. 

Glory  be  to  God  in  the  highest ; 

And  on  earth  peace,  good-tvill  totcard  men. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us  ; 

And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us ; 

And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

A  THANKSGIVING. 

O  THOU  who  art  good  unto  all,  who  exercisest  loving-kind- 
ness in  all  the  earth,  and  who  hast  come  nigh  to  us  by  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son,  it  is  thou  who  givest  our  daily  bread,  health 
in  our  habitations,  and  peace  in  our  borders,  and  who  crown- 
est  the  year  with  thy  goodness.  We  desire  this  day  gratefully 
to  recount  thy  mercies,  and  to  ascribe  blessing  and  honor  and 
glory  and  praise  to  thee,  our  rock  and  fortress,  our  strength 
and  redeemer. 

How  precious  have  been  thy  thoughts  unto  us,  0  God, 
how  great  has  been  the  sum  of  them  !  We  bless  thee  for 
preserving  our  houses  from  the  ravages  of  fire,  for  all  the 
health  and  pleasure  which  we  have  enjoyed  in  them,  for  the 
bread  which  has  given  strength  to  our  bodies,  for  the  medi- 


SERVICE    FOR   A    DAT    OF    THANKSGIVING.  259 

cine  which  has  arrested  the  progress  of  disease,  for  the  sym- 
pathy which  has  comforted  us  under  trouble,  for  divine 
preservation  in  our  journeys  by  land,  for  favorable  winds  on 
the  ocean,  for  refreshing  showers  upon  the  fields.  "We  thank 
thee  for  every  cheerful  sensation  when  alone,  for  the  pleas- 
ures of  friendly  intercourse,  for  the  benefits  of  good  neigh- 
borhood, for  the  privileges  of  public  worship,  for  the  main- 
tenance of  civil  order,  the  continuance  of  peace,  the  adminis- 
tration of  justice,  for  every  encouragement  to  well-doing, 
every  manifestation  of  useful  truth,  and  for  all  the  advantages 
of  our  condition. 

Graciously  direct  us,  O  God,  to  a  right  improvement  of  all 
thy  mercies.  Preserve  us  from  the  wicked  indulgence  of 
all  fleshly  lusts,  and  from  wasting  our  substance  in  riotous 
living.  May  we  enjoy  our  temporal  possessions  with  tem- 
perance, cheerfulness,  and  contentment.  Protect  us  from  the 
snares  of  prosperity.  May  we  honor  thee  with  our  substance, 
be  rich  in  good  works,  and  duly  esteem  and  praise  thee,  the 
rock  of  our  salvation. 

Continue  to  us  the  enjoyment  of  our  civil  rights  ;  rule  in 
the  hearts  of  our  rulers,  and  direct  them  in  all  their  designs 
and  measures  by  thy  wisdom  and  grace  ;  make  our  land  a  quiet 
habitation  ;  grant  peace,  order,  and  plenty  in  our  families,  our 
villages  and  towns,  and  throughout  our  country ;  bless  all  foun- 
tains of  useful  science ;  heal  and  cleanse  their  waters  ;  dispel 
the  mists  of  ignorance  ;  arrest  the  progress  of  profaneness  and 
vice ;  make  the  people  of  our  land  humble  before  thee,  peace- 
able in  their  civil  and  social  relations,  and  zealous  for  the 
establishment  of  liberty,  order,  and  truth.  May  we  never  by 
our  ingratitude  incur  that  censure,  I  have  nourished  and 
brought  up  children,  but  they  have  rebelled  against  me. 
Grant  this,  O  Father,  for  thine  infinite  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,     Amen. 

BENEDICTION  IV. 


SERVICE  FOR  A  DAY  OF  FASTING. 


[The  Collects  for  Asli-Wednesday,  and  for  the  First  Sunday  in  Lent, 
and  the  Psalms  and  Prophecies  for  the  latter,  may  be  read,  together  with 
other  appropriate  Scriptures  and  Prayers,  at  the  discretion  of  the  minis- 
ter.] 

PKOPHECIES. 


For  thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth  eter- 
nity, whose  name  is  Ploly:  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to 
revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart  of  the 
contrite  ones. 

For  I  tcill  not  contend  for  ever,  neither  iviU  I  he  always 
ivroth  :  for  the  sinrit  should  fail  before  me,  and  the  souls  which 
I  have  made. 

I  create  the  fruit  of  the  lips :  Peace,  peace  to  him  that  is 
far  oif,  and  to  him  that  is  near,  saith  the  Lord ;  and  I  will 
heal  him. 

But  the  ivicked  are  like  the  troidjled  sea,  when  it  cannot 
rest,  'whose  waters  cast  up  mire  and  dirt. 

There  is  no  peace,  saith  my  God,  to  the  wicked. 

Cry  aloud,  spare  not,  lift  up  thy  voice  like  a  trumpet,  and 
show  my  people  their  transgression,  and  the  house  of  Jacob  their 
sins. 

Yet  they  seek  me  daily,  and  delight  to  know  my  ways,  as 
a  nation  that  did  righteousness,  and  forsook  not  the  ordinance 


SERVICE    FOR   A   DAY    OF   FASTING.  261 

of  their  God:  tliey  ask  of  me  the  ordinances  of  justice  :   they 
take  dehght  in  approaching  to  God. 

Wherefore  have  toe  fasted,  say  they,  and  thou  seest  not  ? 
wherefore  have  ice  aflicted  our  soid,  and  thou  takest  no  knowl- 
edge ?  Behold,  in  the  day  of  your  fast  ye  find  pleasure,  and 
exact  all  your  labors. 

Behold,  ye  fast  for  strife  and  debate,  and  to  smite  with  the 
fist  of  wickedness :  ye  shall  not  fast  as  ye  do  this  day,  to  make 
your  voice  to  be  heard  on  high. 

Is  it  such  a  fast  that  I  have  chosen  ?  a  day  for  a  man  to 
afHict  his  soid  ?  is  it  to  hoiv  down  his  head  as  a  bulrush,  and  to 
spread  sachcloth  and  ashes  under  him  ?  ivilt  thou  call  this  a 
fast,  and  an  acceptable  day  to  the  Lord  f 

Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I  have  chosen  ?  to  loose  the  bands 
of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  burdens,  and  to  let  the  op- 
pressed go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke  ? 

Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that  thou  bring 
the  poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house  ?  ichen  thou  seest  the 
naked,  that  thou  cover  him  ;  and  that  thou  hide  not  thyself  from 
thine  own  flesh  ? 

Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the  moi'ning,  and  thine 
health  shall  spring  forth  speedily  :  and  thy  righteousness  shall 
go  before  thee ;  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  thy  rereward. 

Then  shall  thou  call,  and  the  Lord  shall  answer  ;  thou  shalt 
cry,  and  he  shall  say.  Here  I  am.  If  thou  take  away  from  the 
midst  of  thee  the  yoke,  the  putting  forth  of  the  finger,  and 
speaking  vanity  ; 

And  if  thou  draw  out  thy  soul  to  the  hungry,  and  satisfy 
the  afflicted  soul ;  then  shall  thy  light  rise  in  obscurity,  and 
thy  darkness  be  as  the  noonday  : 

And  the  Lord  shall  guide  thee  continucdly,  and  satisfy  thy 
soul  in  drought :  and  thou  shalt  be  like  a  watered  garden,  and 
like  a  spring  of  water,  whose  waters  fail  ?iot. 

And  they  that  shall  be  of  thee  shall  build  the  old  waste 
places :  thou  shalt  raise  up  the  foundations  of  many  genera- 


262  SERVICE  FOR   A    DAY    OF    FASTING. 

tions  ;  and  thou  shalt  be  called,  The  repairer  of  the  breach, 
The  restorer  of  paths  to  dwell  in. 

If  thou  turn  away  thy  foot  from  doing  thy  pleasure  on  my 
holy  day  ;  and  call  the  Sabbath  a  delight,  the  holy  of  the  Lord, 
honorable  ;  and  shalt  honor  him,  not  doing  thine  own  ways, 
nor  finding  thine  oivn  pleasure,  nor  speaking  thine  oivn  loords  : 

Then  shalt  thou  delight  thyself  in  the  Lord  ;  and  I  will 
cause  thee  to  ride  upon  the  high  places  of  the  earth :  for  the 
mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

PRAYER. 

O  THOU,  our  Heavenly  Father  and  Almighty  King,  who 
rulest  justly  over  all,  and  whose  nature  it  is  to  have  mercy, 
graciously  hearken  to  our  cry,  and  pardon  us  all  our  iniquities. 
Incline  our  hearts  to  confess  and  mourn  the  sins  we  have 
committed,  and  to  forsake  all  that  we  confess ;  and  those  that 
we  do  thus  acknowledge  and  put  away  from  us,  wilt  thou,  we 
beseech  thee,  forgive.  Turn  thou  us,  O  holy  Lord,  and  we 
shall  be  turned.  Cleanse  thou  us,  and  we  shall  be  clean. 
Be  favorable  to  thy  people,  who  look  to  thee  in  fasting 
and  praying,  and  help  them  so  to  watch  and  fast  and  pray, 
as  not  to  enter  into  temptation.  Thou  art  a  merciful  God, 
full  of  compassion,  long-suffering,  and  of  great  pity.  Spare 
thy  people,  and  visit  them  not  in  judgment  according  to  their 
offences.  Pardon  us  all  our  injustices  and  infirmities,  our 
irreverence  and  uncharitableness,  our  pride  and  selfishness, 
and  every  kind  of  transgression.  Help  us,  O  Lord,  who 
hast  created  us  fearfully  and  wonderfully,  help  us  to  keep 
under  our  bodies  and  bring  them  into  subjection,  that  all 
their  vile  lusts  and  inordinate  appetites  may  be  mortified  and 
subdued  to  the  spirit. 

O  thou  who  art  the  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  our  country,  that  it  may  be  still 
blessed  and  prospered  by  the  good  God  of  our  fathers ;  that 


SERVICE    FOR   A    DAY    OF    FASTING.  263 

tliou  wonldst  be  pleased  to  preserve  and  extend  its  liberties, 
to  purify  and  maintain  its  laws,  to  cause  order,  industry, 
contentment,  and  peace  to  prevail  among  all  its  inhabitants. 
Be  pleased  to  direct  all  the  consultations  of  our  law-makers, 
in  the  nation  and  in  the  commonwealth.  Rule  thou  in 
righteousness  among  the  rulers,  and  judge  among  the  judges. 
Deliver  us  from  the  mischiefs  of  sedition,  party  spirit,  ma- 
liciousness, and  rebellion.  And  let  all  things  be  so  ordered, 
under  thy  wise  and  perfect  government,  that  truth  and  equity, 
concord  and  happiness,  virtue  and  religion,  may  be  established 
upon  sure  foundations,  and  stand  fiist  in  our  heritage  for  ages 
to  come. 

Almighty  and  Everlasting  God,  we  thine  unworthy  crea- 
tures are  strangers  and  pilgrims  on  the  earth,  as  all  our 
fathers  were.  Regard  very  tenderly,  we  entreat  thee,  our 
low  and  feeble  estate.  Send  us  strength  Avhile  we  live ;  sup- 
port us  in  sickness,  and  prepare  us  to  die.  We  ask  thee,  if 
it  may  be  thy  holy  will,  to  make  the  earth  continue  to  yield 
her  fruits  in  their  season ;  to  send  the  early  and  latter  rain, 
to  bless  the  springing  thereof,  and  to  be  to  the  husbandman 
the  joy  of  harvest.  Bless  every  kind  of  honest  and  right- 
ful labor,  and  stretch  out  thy  wide  protection  over  the 
ocean  and  the  land.  Save  us  from  pestilence  and  from 
famine.  And  dispose  all  thy  children  to  use  thy  bounties 
with  moderation,  temperance,  and  thankfulness. 

Father  of  all  the  fomilies  of  the  earth,  send  now  the  bless- 
ing of  thy  Holy  Spirit  into  all  our  homes.  Fill  them  Avith 
the  fruits  of  Christian  love.  May  Christ  Jesus  thy  Son 
be  received  and  revered  and  trusted  everywhere,  as  that 
gracious  and  blessed  Saviour,  whom  to  know  aright  is  life 
eternal,  whose  blood  cleanseth  from  all  sin,  and  who  hath 
brought  life  and  immortality  to  light.  And  through  him 
unto  thee,  O  Father,  be  rendered  all  honor  and  power  and 
praise,  now  and  for  evermore ! 

Most  merciful  and  righteous  Father,   who  hast  taught    us 


264  SERVICE    FOR    A    DAY    OF   FASTING. 

that,  if  we,  tlirough  the  spirit,  do  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  body, 
we  shall  live,  and  xoho  hast  commanded  us  not  to  he  tveary  nor 
faint  in  our  minds  striving  against  sin,  bring  us  this  day  to  a 
true  humiliation,  and  deliver  us  from  evil.  Stand  at  our  right 
hand,  ive  beseech  thee,  and  ivorh  with  our  heaiis,  that  loe  may 
overcome  in  the  time  of  our  temptation;  and  being  graciously 
absolved  from  all  our  iniquity,  made  clean  from  its  corruption, 
loosed  from  its  burden,  may  toe  pass  our  time  in  quietness  and 
holy  trust  here  on  earth,  and  finally  obtain  everlasting  lif&s 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  the  only  Mediator  and  Advo- 
cate.    Amen. 

BENEDICTION  I. 


SERVICE   FOR  A   NATIONAL   ANNIVERSARY. 


["When  such  anniversary  falls  on  a  Sunday,  and  not  on  the  fifth  Sun- 
day after  Whitsunday,  the  Psalms  for  that  fifth  Sunday  may  be  read, 
by  exchange  with  those  appointed  for  the  day  when  it  so  falls.] 


A   COLLECT. 

OTHOU  whose  throne  is  in  the  heavens,  God  of  all 
nations,  who  puttest  down  one  and  settest  up  another, 
who  art  the  Ruler  of  all  the  armies  of  earth  and  skies,  and 
whose  kingdom  is  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  as  thou 
hast  dealt  with  this  people  beyond  all  their  deserving,  and 
multiplied  thy  mercies  to  us  notwithstanding  our  offences,  so 
we  humbly  entreat  thee  still  to  show  thy  loving-kindness,  by 
turning  us  from  every  false  and  evil  and  unjust  way ;  to  lighten 
our  darkness,  to  deliver  us  from  perplexity  and  peril,  to  unite 
all  our  hearts  in  a  wise  and  faithful  respect  both  for  our  liber- 
ties and  our  laws,  to  keep  ever  open  among  us  the  fountains 
of  knowledge,  charity,  and  grace,  to  give  us  peace  and  pros- 
perity, and  to  exalt  us  by  righteousness  :  and  this  we  ask 
through  him  who,  of  thine  infinite  goodness,  is  made  unto  us 
righteousness,  sanctification,  and  redenjption,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


23 


SERVICE   FOR  THE   COMMUNION   OE   THE 
LORD'S   SUPPER.* 


YE  who  do  truly  repent  you  of  your  sins,  who  are  in  love 
and  charity  with  your  neighbors,  who  desire  to  express 
your  gratitude  and  reverence  to  your  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ, 
by  commemorating  his  death  in  the  way  which  he  hath  ap- 
pointed, and  who  intend,  by  the  aid  of  God's  grace,  to  live  a 
Christian  life,  draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  ordi- 
nance to  your  comfort. 

Hear  the  words  of  invitation  and  comfort  which  our  Sav- 
iour speaks  to  all  who  truly  turn  to  him : 

Come  unto  me  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy-laden,  and  I 
will  give  you  rest. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  right- 
eousness :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Peace  I  leave  with  jou,  my  peace  I  give  unto  you ;  not  as 
the  world  giveth  give  I  unto  you. 

Hear  also  what  his  holy  Apostles  say : 

Christ,  our  Passover,  is  sacrificed  for  us  :  therefore  let  us 
keep  the  Feast,  not  with  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven 
of  malice  and  wickedness,  but  with  the  unleavened  bread  of 
sincerity  and  truth. 


*  Principally  after  the  old  Greek  Liturgies,  with  especial  use  of  that 
of  Antioch,  called  the  Liturgy  of  St.  James,  —  compiled  and  translated 
for  a  Service-Book  by  Rev.  F.  H.  Hedge,  D.D. 


SERVICE    FOR    THE    LORD's    SUPPER.  2G7 

Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved 
us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 

Forasmuch  then  as  ye  were  not  redeemed  with  corruptible 
things,  as  silver  and  gold,  but  with  the  precious  blood  of 
Christ,  as  of  a  lamb  without  blemish  and  without  spot,  see 
that  ye  love  one  another  with  a  pure  heart  fervently. 

For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called;  because  Christ  also 
suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye  should  follow 
his  steps  :  who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on 
the  tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sins,  should  hve  unto  right- 
eousness ;  by  whose  stripes  ye  were  healed.  For  ye  were  as 
sheep  going  astray  ;  but  are  now  returned  unto  tlie  Shepherd 
and  Bishop  of  your  souls. 

Min.     Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Ans.      We  lift  them  up  nnfo  the  Lord. 

Min.     Let  us  praise  the  Lord. 

Ans.     It  is  meet  and  just. 

Min.  Yea,  it  is  meet  and  just  and  seemly  and  profitable, 
day  and  night,  with  lips  never  silent,  and  heart  never  dumb' 
to  praise  and  to  bless  and  to  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,' 
who  madest  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is  \ 
who  madest  man  in  thine  own  image,  and  when  he  had  trans- 
gressed didst  not  overlook  him  nor  forsake  him,  but  didst 
recall  him  by  thy  Law  and  school  him  by  thy  Prophets,  and 
didst  fashion  and  renew  him  by  the  awful  and  heavenly  mys- 
teries of  religion  ;  who  madest  all  things  by  thy  Wisdom,  the 
true  Light,  thine  only  begotten  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
through  whom  we  render  unto  thee  the  reasonable  service 
which  is  rendered,  O  Lord,  by  all  thy  people  from  north  to 
south,  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  of  the 
same;  through  whom  every  rational  creature  worshippeth 
and  sendeth  up  unto  thee  the  eternal  song  of  praise.  Angels, 
Archangels,  Thrones,  Dominions,  Principalities,  Authorities,' 
and   Powers,  Cherubim  and  Seraphim,  call  to  one  another 


268  SERVICE    FOR    THE    LORd's    SUPPER. 

with  ceaseless  voice,  and  repeat  the  triumphal  hymn,  sing- 
ing and  shouting  and  saying: 

Ans.  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  of  hosts,  heaven  and  earth 
are  full  of  thy  glory. 

Min.  Wherefore,  together  with  the  heavenly  host,  we  also 
cry  aloud  and  say,  Holy  indeed  art  thou,  all-holy,  and  without 
measure  is  the  majesty  of  thy  holiness.  Holy  also  is  thine 
only  begotten  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  holy  the  Spirit 
that  searcheth  all  things,  yea,  the  deep  things  of  God. 

Thou  didst  send  thy  Son  into  the  world,  that  he  might  re- 
new and  reanimate  thine  image.  Who,  born  of  woman,  and 
having  his  conversation  with  men,  did  order  all  things  per- 
taining to  the  salvation  of  our  race.  And  being  about  to 
undergo  the  voluntary  and  life-giving  death  upon  the  cross,  — 
the  sinless  for  us  sinners,  —  on  the  night  in  which  he  was 
betrayed,  —  let  us  rather  say,  in  which  he  delivered  up  him- 
self for  the  life  and  salvation  of  the  world,  —  taking  bread  in 
his  holy  and  innocent  and  immortal  hands,  he  blessed  it  and 
brake,  and  gave  to  his  disciples,  saying :  Take,  eat ;  this  is 
my  body,  which  is  broken  and  given  for  you  for  the  remission 
of  sins. 

Ans.   Amen. 

Min.  Also  taking  the  cup  after  he  had  supped,  and  bless- 
ing it  and  giving  thanks,  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  he  gave 
it  to  his  disciples,  saying  :  Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  is  the  blood 
of  the  New  Covenant,  which  is  shed  for  you  and  for  many, 
and  given  for  the  remission  of  sins. 

Ans.   Amen. 

Min.  This  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  For  as  oft  as  ye 
eat  of  this  bread  and  drink  of  this  cup,  ye  show  forth  the 
death  of  the  Son  of  Man,  and  declare  his  resurrection,  until 
he  come. 

Ans.  Thy  death,  0  Lord,  we  shoiv  forth,  and  declare  thy 
resurrection. 

Min.    We,  therefore,  mindful  of  his  life-giving  doctrines, 


SERVICE  FOR  THE  LORD's  SUPPER.        269 

his  saving  cross  and  death,  his  burial  and  resurrection,  his 
ascension  and  seat  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  —  we  set  apart 
and  devote  to  the  memory  of  Christ  this  bread  and  this  cup. 
And  we  beseech  thee,  0  Lord,  to  sanctify  these  elements,  and 
to  sanctify  us  with  thy  holy  presence.  And  may  this  bread 
be  unto  us  as  the  sacred  body  of  thy  Christ. 

Ans.   Amen. 

Min.  Aiid  may  this  cup  be  unto  us  as  the  honored  blood  of 
thy  Christ. 

Ans.    Ame7i. 

Min.  That  so  this  rite  may  be  profitable  to  all  who  partake 
of  it,  for  the  i-emission  of  sins,  for  eternal  life,  for  the  sancti- 
fication  of  body  and  soul,  for  fruitfulness  in  good  works,  for 
the  stablishing  of  thy  holy  Church,  which  thou  Last  founded 
on  the  rock  of  faith,  that  the  gates  of  hell  may  not  prevail 
against  it.  May  we  who  thus  eat  of  one  bread  and  drink  of 
one  cup  be  made  one  with  each  other  in  the  fellowship  of  the 
same  Holy  Spirit,  and  one  with  thee  in  Christ. 

And  in  this  our  communion  we  remember,  and  beseech  thee 
to  remember  and  to  bless,  the  multitudes  of  every  name  who 
are  joined  with  us  in  one  household  of  faith,  —  our  brethren 
and  sisters  in  Chinst  throughout  the  world. 

We  remember  those  Avho  have  fallen  asleep  in  Christ,  and 
in  the  joyful  hope  of  resurrection  unto  life  eternal.  0  Lord, 
refresh  their  spirits  with  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

We  remember  the  fathers  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  ; 
the  patriarchs,  prophets,  apostles,  martyrs,  and  all  who  have 
wrought  righteousness,  from  righteous  Abel  even  to  the  pres- 
ent day.  Refresh  thou  their  spirits,  and  give  them  abundant 
entrance  into  the  joy  of  our  Lord.  And  grant  unto  us,  0 
God,  that  we  may  have  our  part  and  lot  with  all  thy  saints. 

We  remember  all  such  as  journey  or  are  about  to  journey, 
and  them  that  sojourn  in  strange  lands.  May  they  have  thee 
for  their  fellow-voyager  and  fellow-traveller.  May  it  please 
thee  to  abide  with  them  wheresoever  they  abide,  and,  whether 

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270        SERVICE  FOR  THE  LORD's  SUPPER. 

they  travel  by  land  or  by  water,  to  bring  them  in  safety  to 
their  destined  goal.  Abide  with  those  whom  they  leave  be- 
hind, and  grant  that,  in  health  remaining,  they  may  welcome 
their  own  in  health  returning,  and  rejoice  with  them  in  safety 
and  in  peace. 

We  remember  all  who  are  sick  and  in  distress,  all  who 
suffer  in  body  or  in  mind,  all  who  are  in  prison  and  in  bonds. 
As  bound  with  them,  and  as  sufferers  with  them,  we  bear 
them  in  our  hearts,  and  pray  for  their  relief. 

We  remember  our  enemies,  if  there  be  any  who  have  in- 
jured us,  or  any  who  look  upon  us  with  evil  eye,  and  cherish 
hatred  against  us.  We  beseech  thee  to  turn  their  hearts,  and 
that  we  may  live  peaceably  with  all  men.  May  we  freely 
forgive  all  Avho  have  wronged  us ;  and  if  there  be  any  whom 
we  have  wa-onged,  may  we  make  amends  and  seek  forgiveness. 

We  remember  the  whole  family  of  man,  beseeching  thee 
that  the  spirits  of  all  flesh  may  taste  of  thy  grace,  and  that  the 
ends  of  the  earth  may  see  the  salvation  of  God. 

And  unto  us,  O  Lord,  vouchsafe  such  guidance,  that,  as 
Christians,  and  blameless,  we  may  spend  the  remainder  of  our 
life.  Gather  us,  O  Lord,  when  thou  wilt,  and  as  thou  wilt, 
but  be  it  without  shame  and  without  reproach,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who  alone  was  found  sinless  on  earth. 

Ans.  Put  away  fi-om  tcs,  0  Lord,  our  shis,  tchcther  wilful 
or  against  our  loills,  in  deed  and  in  word,  in  knowledge  and 
in  ignorance,  in  mind  and  disposition,  and  forgive  them  all 
according  to  thy  mercy: 

Min.  In  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  in  whom  and  through  whom 
we  bless  thee  now  and  ever. 

Ans.   Amen. 

Min.  O  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  may  it 
please  thee  to  accept  us  in  these  our  supplications.  May  our 
offerings  find  favor  in  thy  sight,  and  be  as  the  odor  of  spiritual 
incense.  Accept  them,  O  Lord,  as  thou  didst  accept  the  of- 
ferings of  holy  men  of  old,  and  bless  them,  as  thou  didst  bless 


SERVICE    FOR    THE    LORD's    SLTPER.  271 

tbe  centurion's  alms  and  the  widow's  mite.  Sanctify  us  Avith 
the  grace  of  thy  Christ,  and  with  the  frequency  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit.  Sanctify  soul  and  body  and  spirit,  and  make  us  wor- 
thy to  call  upon  thee,  the  Father  in  heaven,  and  to  say : 

Ans.  Our  Father  icho  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  he  thy  name. 
Tliy  kingdom  come,  thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  in  heaven. 
Give  lis  this  day  our  daily  bread.  Lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion, but  deliver  us  from  evil. 

Min.  Yea,  Lord,  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil.  For  thy  mercy  knoweth  that  we,  through  much 
weakness,  are  not  able  of  oui'selves  to  overcome.  But  do  thou, 
together  with  the  trial,  provide  also  a  way  of  escape.  For 
thou  givest  thy  servants  power  to  tread  upon  serpents  and 
scorpions,  and  on  all  the  power  of  the  enemy.  For  thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever 

Ans.    Amen. 

3Iin.    Peace  be  with  you. 

Ans.    And  with  thy  spirit. 


SCRIPTURES. 


It  is  written  by  St.  Matthew :  — 

And  as  tliev  were  eating,  Josiis  took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and 
brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my 
body. 

And  lie  took  tbe  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  say- 
ing. Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  for  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament, 
which  is  shed  for  many  tor  the  remission  of  sins.  But  I  say  unto 
you,  I  will  not  drink  henceforth  of  this  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that 
day  when  I  drink  it  now  witli  you  in  my  Father's  kingdom. 

It  is  written  by  St.  !Mark  :  — 

And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  it 
and  gave  to  them,  and  said,  Take,  oat;  this  is  my  body. 

And  he  took  the  cup,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it 


272  SERVICE    FOR    THE   LORD's    SUPPER. 

them;  and  tliey  all  drank  of  it.  And  he  said  unto  them,  This  is 
my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  is  shed  for  many.  Verily,  I 
say  unto  you,  I  will  drink  no  more  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that 
day  that  I  drink  it  new  in  the  kingdom  of  God. 

And  when  they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they  went  out  into  the  Mount 
of  Olives. 

It  is  written  by  St.  Luke :  — 

And  when  the  hour  was  come,  he  sat  down,  aud  the  twelve  Apos- 
tles with  him.  And  he  said  unto  them.  With  desire  I  have  desired 
to  eat  this  passover  with  you  before  I  suffer.  For  I  say  unto  you, 
I  will  not  any  more  eat  thei'eof,  until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom 
of  God.  And  he  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  said.  Take 
this,  and  divide  it  among  yourselves.  For  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not 
drink  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the  kingdom  of  God  shall  come. 
And  he  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  unto 
them,  saying.  This  is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you  :  this  do  in 
remembrance  of  me.  Likewise  also  the  cup  after  supper,  saying, 
This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you. 

It  is  Avritten  by  Paul,  in  1  Cor.  xi.  :  — 

For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered  unto 
you.  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  be- 
trayed, took  bread :  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and 
said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for  you ;  this 
do  in  remembrance  of  me.  After  the  same  manner  also  he  took 
the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying.  This  cup  is  the  new  testament 
in  my  blood ;  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of 
me.  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do 
show  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come. 

It  is  also  written  in  the  Gospel  of  St.  John,  that  Jesus  said  :  — 
My  Father  giveth  you  the  true  bread  from  heaven.  For  the 
bread  of  God  is  he  whi(;h  cometh  down  from  heaven,  and  giveth 
life  imto  the  world.  I  am  the  Bread  of  life  :  he  that  cometh  to  mc 
shall  never  hunger  ;  and  he  that  believeth  on  me  shall  never  thirst. 
If  any  man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever ;  and  the  bread 
that  I  will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I  will  give  for  the  life  of  the 
world.  Except  ye  eat  the  flesh  of  the  Son  of  man,  and  drink  his 
blood,  ye  have  no  life  in  you.  lie  that  cateth  my  flesh,  and  drink- 
eth  my  blood,  dwelleth  in  me,  and  I  in  him.     As  the  living  Father 


SERVICE    FOR    THE    LORD'S    SUITER.  273 

hath  sent  me,  and  I  live  by  the  Father,  so  he  that  catcth  nie,  even 
he  shall  live  by  me. 

For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begotten  Son, 
that  -whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  ever- 
lasting life. 

I  am  the  Way,  and  the  Truth,  and  the  Life  :  no  man  cometh  unto 
the  Father  but  by  me. 

I  am  the  Door:  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and 
go  in  and  out  and  find  pasture. 

I  am  the  Good  Shepherd  :  the  Good  Shepherd  giveth  his  life  for 
the  sheej). 

I  am  the  True  Vine  ;  yc  are  the  branches.  As  the  branch  can- 
not bear  fruit  of  itself,  except  it  abide  in  the  vine,  no  more  can  ye,, 
except  ye  abide  in  me.     For  without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

[After  the  Bread,  Prayer,  Cup,  and  Hymn.] 

BENEDICTION  XIV.* 


*  By  the  established  usa^c  in  the  University  Cluirch,  a  baptized  per- 
son may  be  admitted  a  member,  by  the  subscription  of  his  or  her  name 
to  the  Covenant  printed  on  page  277,  with  tlie  announcement  to  the 
Church  of  the  fact  of  such  subscription. 

Where  there  is  a  distinct  ceremony  of  confirmation,  or  coming  to  the 
Lord's  Supper,  the  following  form  may  be  used,  with  prayers  or  other 
additions :  — 

Do  you  here,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  of  this  congregation,  believ- 
ing in  the  lioly  religion  of  Jesus  Christ  as  tauglit  in  the  Scriptures  of 
the  New  Testament,  and  talcing  it  as  the  divine  guide  of  your  life,  and 
the  way  of  salvation,  declare  it  to  be  your  desire  and  your  present  pur- 
pose to  be  henceforth  a  true  disciple  of  that  blessed  Saviour,  and  to  re- 
member him  in  the  way  which  he  has  appointed  ? 

Ans.     I  do. 

Then  the  minister  may  lay  his  hand  on  tlie  head  of  the  person  an- 
swering, who  kneels  or  stands  before  him,  and  say:  — 

Now,  therefore,  live ;  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee  ;  and  the 
life  that  thou  livest  in  the  flesh,  let  it  be  by  faith  in  the  Son  of  God  ! 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  has  made  heaven  and  earth. 
The  Lord  Almighty  defend  and  bless  you  with  his  heavenly  grace,  and 
bring  you  into  his  heavenly  kingdom  !    Amen. 


SERVICE    FOR    BAPTISM, 


IN  the  name  of  Christ,  the  Founder  and  Head  of  the 
Church,  we,  who  are  here  assembled,  are  to  observe  the 
holy  ordinance  of  baptism.  Hear,  then,  these  words  of  our 
Saviour :  — 

All  power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.  Go 
ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Spirit; 
teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  com- 
manded you  :  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alvvay,  even  unto  the 
end  of  the  world. 

Hear  also  what  is  written  by  his  holy  Apostles  :  — 

Repent  and  be  baptized,  every  one  of  you,  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 
For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  children,  and  to  all 
that  are  afar  off,  as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call. 

For  ye  are  all  the  children  of  God  through  faith  in  Christ 
Jesus.  For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been  baptized  into 
Christ,  have  put  on  Christ. 

Know  ye  not  that  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized  into 
Jesus  Christ,  were  baptized  into  his  death  ?  Therefore  wc  are 
buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  death  :  that  like  as  Christ 
was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even 
so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life. 

Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full  assurance  of 


SERVICE  FOR  BArTis:\r.  275 

faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and 
our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water. 

The  baptism  that  saveth  us  is  not  the  putting  away  the 
filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a  good  conscience  toward 
God. 


FOR   INFANTS. 

And  Jesus  took  a  child  and  set  him  in  the  midst ;  and 
when  he  had  taken  him  in  his  arms,  he  said  unto  them, 
Whosoever  shall  receive  one  of  such  children  in  my  name, 
receiveth  me  ;  and  whosoever  shall  receive  me,  receiveth  not 
me,  but  Him  that  sent  me. 

And  they  brought  young  children  to  him,  that  he  should 
touch  them  ;  and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought 
them ;  but  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased,  and 
said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  king- 
dom of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 

Whosoever,  therefore,  shall  humble  himself  as  a  little  child, 
the  same  is  greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  little  ones ;  for 
I  say  unto  you,  that  in  heaven  their  angels  do  always  behold 
the  face  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Dearly  beloved,  ye  have  brought  this  child  here  to  be  bap- 
tized ;  I  demand  therefore. 

Will  ye  ftiithfully  and  earnestly  exhort  this  child  to  re- 
nounce the  hurtful  vanities  of  this  world,  with  all  covetous 
desires  of  the  same,  and  carnal  desires  of  the  flesh,  so  that  he 
may  not  follow  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Iioill 


276  SERVICE    FOR    BAPTISM. 

Will  ye  instruct  him  in  the  Gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  ? 

Iivill 

Will  ye  exhort  him  to  keep  God's  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments, and  to  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  his 
life? 

IwiU. 

[With  the  administration  of  water.] 
I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

BENEDICTION   X. 


FOR  ADULTS. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  commanded,  that  all  persons  baptized 
should  be  instructed  in  his  holy  Gospel.  You,  in  the  profes- 
sion of  the  Christian  faith,  present  yourself  to  be  baptized 
according  to  his  institution.  Do  you  now  promise,  that  you 
will  receive  the  instructions  of  the  Christian  religion,  and 
strive  to  govern  your  faith  and  practice  by  its  doctrines  and 
laws? 

[With  the  administration  of  water.] 

I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

BENEDICTION  X. 


COVENANT  OF  THE  CnURCII  IN  HARVARD 
UNIVERSITY.* 


WE,  whose  names  are  underwritten,  present  ourselves  for 
admission  to  this  Church,  in  testimony  of  our  faith  in 
Jesus  Christ,  our  acceptance  of  his  religion,  and  subjection  to 
his  laws.  TVe  regard  this  transaction  as  an  expression  of  our 
earnest  desire  to  obtain  the  salvation  proposed  in  the  Gospel, 
and  our  serious  purpose  to  endeavor  to  comply  with  the  terms 
on  which  it  is  offered.  We  design  to  commemorate  the  Au- 
thor and  Finisher  of  our  faith,  in  the  manner  established  in 
his  Church.  In  a  humble  and  gi'ateful  reliance  on  God  for 
the  pardon  of  sin,  and  assistance  in  duty,  we  solemnly  take 
upon  ourselves  the  engagements  of  the  Christian  profession. 
"We  will,  as  we  shall  have  opportunity,  acknowledge  our  rela- 
tion to  this  Christian  community,  by  attendance  on  the  servi- 
ces of  religion,  by  the  oilices  of  Christian  affection,  and  by 
submission  to  the  laws  of  Christian  order,  beseeching  the  God 
and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that,  being  faithful  to 
each  other  and  to  our  common  Master,  we  may  enjoy  the 
consolations  of  our  holy  religion  here,  and  be  accepted  to  its 
rewards  hereafter,  through  the  riches  of  divine  favor  in  Jesus 
Christ. 


*  Adopted  by  vote,  November  6,  1814. 


24 


T^rci. 


THE  APOSTLES'   CREED. 


I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Ahnighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  Who  was  con- 
ceived by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried ;  He 
descended  into  hell ;  The  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead ;  He 
ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Catholic  Church ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  body ;  And  the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 


TE    DETM. 


WE  praise  tlice,  0  God ;  we  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the 
Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud,  the  heavens  and  all  the  powers 
therein. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim  continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth. 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles  praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  martyrs  praise  thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknowledge 
thee, 

The  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty  ; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son  ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  O  Lord  ; 

And  Jesus  Christ  is  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

When  thou  gavest  him  to  deliver  man,  it  pleased  thee  that 
he  should  be  born  of  a  virgin. 

When  he  had  overcome  the  sliarpness  of  death,  he  did  open 
the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

He  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory  of  the 
Father. 

We  believe  that  he  shall  come  to  be  our  judge. 


280  TE    DEUM. 

We  therefore  pray  tliee,  help  thy  servants,  whom  tliou  hast 
redeemed  through  his  most  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints,  in  glory  ever- 
lasting, 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 

And  we  worship  thy  name,  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ;  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in 
thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  we  trusted ;  let  us  never  be  con- 
founded. 


LITANY. 


OGOD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy  Son  hast  re- 
deemed the  world,  and  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  dost  govern, 
direct,  and  sanctify  the  hearts  of  thy  faithful  servants,  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God,  through  thy  blessed  Son,  the  Redeemer  of  the  xoorld, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  thy  sinful  children,  and  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit  sanctify  our  hearts. 

Eemember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  neither  take  thou  ven- 
geance of  our  sins;  spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed  by  the  most  precious  blood  of  thy 
Son,  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin;  from  the  assaults 
of  temptation,  from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting  destruc- 
tion, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart ;  from  pride,  vainglory,  and 
hypocrisy  ;  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  un- 
charitableness  ;  from  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections, 
and  from  all  the  deceitful  allurements  of  this  transitory 
world. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning,  and  tempest ;  from  plague,  pestilence,  and 
famine  ;  from  battle,  and  murder,  and  from  death  unprepared 
for, 

24  * 


282  LITANT. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion ;  from  all 
false  doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism  ;  from  hardness  of  heart, 
and  contempt  of  thy  word  and  commandment. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation,  in  all  time  of  our  prosperity, 
in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God,  and 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy  Church 
Universal  in  the  right  way ;  and  to  illuminate  all  ministers  of 
the  Gospel  with  true  knowledge,  and  understanding  of  thy 
word ;  and  that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living  they  may 
set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accordingly  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  endue  the  President  of  these 
United  States,  the  Governor  of  this  Commonwealth,  the 
Judges  and  Magisti-ates,  and  all  others  in  authority,  with  wis- 
dom and  understanding  ;  giving  them  grace  to  execute  justice 
and  to  maintain  truth  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  all  colleges  and  seminaries 
of  learning ;  all  instructors  of  youth,  and  all  means  of  true 
knowledge,  virtue,  and  piety  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy  people  ; 
to  give  to  all  nations  unity,  peace,  and  concord ;  and  to  give 
us  a  heart  to  love  and  fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live  after 
thy  commandments  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people  in- 
crease of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  to  receive 
it  with  pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the 
Spirit ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


LITANY.  283 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of  truth  all 
such  as  have  erred,  and  are  deceived;  to  strengthen  such  as 
do  stand ;  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted ;  to  raise  up 
those  who  fall ;  and  finally  to  give  us  victory  over  all  temp- 
tations ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  succor,  help,  and  comfort  all 
who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation ;  to  preserve  all 
who  travel  by  land  or  by  watei*,  all  sick  persons  and  young 
children ;  to  show  thy  pity  upon  all  pi"isoners  and  captives  ; 
to  defend,  and  provide  for,  the  fatherless  children  and  widows, 
and  all  who  are  desolate  and  oppressed ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  persecu- 
tors, and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our  use  the 
kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may  enjoy 
them ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance,  to  foi*- 
give  us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances,  and  to  endue 
us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  amend  our  lives  ac- 
cording to  thy  holy  word  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

0  Lord,  grant  us  thy  peace. 

Lord,  have  mei'cy  upon  tis. 

O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins ; 

Neither  reward  us  after  our  iniquities. 

We  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  Father,  mercifully  to  look 
upon  our  infirmities ;  and  for  -the  glory  of  thy  name,  turn 
from    us    all   those   evils  which   we   most  justly   have   de- 


284  LITANY. 


served  ;  and  grant  that  in  all  our  troubles  we  may  put  our 
whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy,  and  evermore 
serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  livmg,  to  thy  honor 
and  glory,  through  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Ameti. 


SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES.^ 


I. 

[From  the  Epistle  to  the  Romans.] 

OTHOU,  of  whom,  and  through  whom,  and  to  whom  ar^ 
all  things,  help  us  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  to  glorify 
thee,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

0  TJiou,  xoho  art  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation, 
grant  us  to  he  like-minded  one  toward  another  according  to 
Christ  Jesus. 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  God  of  hope,  fill  us  with  all  joy  and 
peace  in  believing,  that  we  may  abound  in  hope,  through  the 
power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

May  toe  he  full  of  goodness,  filed  with  all  knowledge,  able 
also  to  admonish  one  another. 

May  those  that  are  strong  bear  the  infirmities  of  the  weak. 

3Iay  loe  folloiv  after  the  things  which  onalce  for  peace,  and 
things  toherewith  one  may  edify  another. 

Save  us,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Heavenly  Father,  from  being 
conformed  to  this  world,  from  thinking  of  ourselves  more 
highly  than  we  ought  to  think,  from  being  wise  in  our  own 
conceits,  from  being  overcome  of  evil,  and  enable  us  to  over- 
come evil  with  good. 

Hear  us,  good  Lord. 

If  we  have,  at  any  time,  held  the  truth  in  unrighteousness, 
if  when  we  have  known  God  we  have  not  glorified  him  as 

*  Taken  from  the  Service-Book  of  "  The  Church  of  the  Disciples." 


286  SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES. 

God  nor  been  thankful,  if  we  have  changed  thy  truth  into  a 
lie,  and  worshipped  the  creature  more  than  the  Creator ; 

Forgive  us,  we  beseech  thee,  0  our  Father. 

If  we  have  not  liked  to  retain  thee  in  our  thoughts,  if  we 
have  despised  thy  goodness,  forbearance,  and  long-suffering ; 
if  our  heart  has  been  impenitent  and  hard ;  if  we  have  dis- 
honored thee  by  breaking  thy  law ; 

Forgive  us,  we  beseech  thee,  0  our  Father. 

If  the  good  which  we  would,  we  do  not,  and  the  evil  which 
we  would  not,  that  we  do  ;  if  to  will  is  present  with  us,  but 
how  to  perform  that  which  we  will,  we  find  not ;  if,  when  we 
would  do  good,  evil  is  present  with  us ;  if  we  find  a  law  in 
our  members  warring  against  the  law  of  our  mind,  and  bring- 
ing us  into  captivity  to  the  law  of  sin  in  our  members ; 

Help  us,  tve  beseech  thee,  0  our  Father. 

Being  justified  by  faith,  may  we  have  peace  with  thee, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  rejoice  in  the  hope  of  the 
glory  of  God. 

Shed  thy  love  in  our  hearts  hj  the  Holy  Ghost. 

May  the  law  of  the  spirit  of  life  in  Christ  Jesus  make  us 
free  from  the  law  of  sin  and  death,  and  make  us  walk,  not 
after  the  flesh,  but  after  the  spirit ;  may  we  not  receive  the 
spirit  of  bondage  again  to  fear,  but  the  spirit  of  adoption, 
whereby  we  call  thee  Father ; 

Being  led  by  thy  Spirit,  may  we  become  thy  children. 

May  nothing  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ ;  neither 
tribulation,  nor  distress,  nor  persecution,  nor  famine,  nor 
nakedness,  nor  peril,  nor  the  sword  ; 

In  all  these,  may  ive  be  more  than  conquerors  through  him 
who  has  loved  us. 

May  neither  death  nor  life,  nor  angels  nor  powers,  nor 
things  present  nor  things  to  come,  nor  height  nor  depth,  nor 
any  creature,  separate  us  from  the  love  of  God  which  is  in 
Christ  Jesus. 

3fay  nothing  separate  us  from  thy  love. 


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May  we  confess  with  our  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus,  and 
believe  in  our  heart  that  God  has  raised  him  from  the  dead  ; 

May  loe  helieve  with  our  heart  unto  righteousness,  and  con- 
fess with  our  mouth  unto  salvation. 

We  beseech  thee,  Heavenly  Father,  that  we  may  be  ena- 
bled to  present  our  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy  and  accepta- 
ble to  thee,  being  transformed  by  the  renewing  of  our  mind. 

Whether  we  live,  may  tve  live  unto  the  Lord ;  and  whether 
we  die,  may  ive  die  unto  the  Lord. 

May  our  love  be  without  dissimulation  ;  may  we  abhor 
that  which  is  evil,  cleave  to  that  which  is  good ;  be  kindly 
affectioned  one  toward  another ;  not  slothful  in  business  ; 
fervent  in  spirit ;  rejoicing  in  hope ;  patient  in  tribulation  ; 
continuing  instant  in  prayer  ;  distributing  to  the  necessities 
of  our  brethren ;  given  to  hospitality. 

May  ice  rejoice  with  those  thcd  rejoice,  and  weep  with  those 
that  iceep  ; 

May  we  render  unto  all  their  dues. 

May  ive  love  our  neighbor  as  ourselves. 

May  we  cast  olF  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  on  the 
armor  of  light. 

Awaken  us,  0  Lord,  from  our  sleep. 

Now  unto  Him  that  has  power  to  establish  us  according  to 
the  Gospel,  and  the  preaching  of  Jesus  Christ ; 

To  God  only  wise,  he  glory  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever. 
Amen. 


II. 

[From  the  Epistles  to  the  Corinthians  and  Galatians.] 

O  Tnou,  who  didst  command  the  light  to  shine  out  of  dark- 
ness, and  hast  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ, 
establish  us  in  Christ  and  anoint  us. 


288  SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES. 

Seal  us  thine,  0  Lord,  and  give  us  the  earnest  of  thy  Spirit 
in  our  hearts. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father 
of  mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  comfort,  who  comforteth  us  in 
all  our  tribulation,  give  us  grace  and  peace. 

Confirm  us  unto  the  end,  that  toe  may  he  blameless  in  the 
day  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

0  Thou,  who  wilt  bring  to  light  the  things  of  darkness,  and 
make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  heart,  and  whose  Spirit 
searcheth  all  things,  help  us  to  renounce  the  hidden  things  of 
dishonesty,  and  to  speak  as  of  sincerity,  as  of  God,  and  as  in 
the  sight  of  God. 

Tahe  away,  Lord,  the  veil  from  our  hearts,  and  let  the 
light  of  the  glorious  Gospel  of  Christ,  the  image  of  God,  shine 
upon  us. 

May  we  not  walk  in  craftiness,  nor  handle  the  word  of  God 
deceitfully  ;  may  we  judge  ourselves,  and  not  be  judged ;  may 
we  keep  under  our  body  and  bring  it  into  subjection  ;  may 
Ave  watch,  quit  us  like  men,  and  be  strong ;  and  having  the 
spirit  of  faith,  may  we  believe  and  therefore  speak. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  toe  faint  not ;  hut  though  our  outward 
man  perish,  may  our  inward  man  he  renewed  day  hy  day. 

May  our  light  afflictions,  which  are  but  for  a  moment,  work 
out  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of  glory ; 
while  we  look,  not  at  the  things  seen  and  temporal,  but  at  the 
things  not  seen,  but  eternal. 

Reveal  to  us,  0  Lord,  hy  thy  Spirit,  what  eye  hath  not  seen, 
nor  ear  heard,  nor  the  heart  of  man  conceived. 

May  we  be  enriched  by  thee  with  all  utterance,  and  with 
all  knowledge  ;  may  we  be  perfectly  joined  together  in  the 
same  mind  and  in  the  same  judgment ;  may  we  be  perfect, 
may  we  be  of  good  comfort,  may  we  live  in  peace  ; 

May  the  God  of  love  and  peace  he  with  us. 

Help  us  to  stand  fast  in  the  liberty  wherewith  Christ  has 
made  us  free,  and  not  be  entangled  again  with  any  yoke  of 


SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES.  289 

bondage ;  knowing  that  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  nor 
drink,  but  righteousness,  peace,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Spirit. 

May  10 e  he  zealously  affected  ahvays  for  that  ivhich  is 
good. 

Help  us  to  show  the  fruits  of  the  spirit :  love,  joy,  peace, 
long-suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  meekness,  and  tem- 
perance. 

If  tve  live  in  the  spirit,  may  we  also  loalk  in  the  spirit. 

As  we  have  opportunity,  help  us  to  do  good  to  all  men,  and 
especially  to  those  who  are  of  the  household  of  faith ;  to  bear 
one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ ;  to  cru- 
cify the  flesh,  with  its  affections  and  lusts  ;  to  sow  to  the  spirit, 
and  of  the  spirit  to  reap  life  everlasting ;  and  not  to  be  weary 
in  well-doing,  believing  ttat  %ve  shall  in  due  season  reap,  if 
w^e  faint  not. 


III. 

[From  the  Epistle  to  the  Ephesians.] 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  one  God  and  Father  of  all ;  who  art 
above  all,  and  through  all,  and  in  us  all ;  who  hast  adopted  us 
as  children  in  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  in  whom  we  have  re- 
demption, even  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins ;  quicken  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  who  have  been  dead  in  trespasses  and  sins. 

0  Thou,  xoho  art  rich  in  mercy,  for  the  sake  of  thy  great 
love  wherewith  thou  hast  loved  us,  make  us  alive  in  Christ. 

O  God,  our  Father,  the  Father  of  glory,  we  pray  thee  to 
give  us  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  revelation  in  the  knowledge 
of  thyself,  that  we  may  know  the  hope  of  thy  calling,  and  the 
riches  of  thine  inheritance,  and  the  greatness  of  thy  power, 
which  thou  hast  wrought  in  Christ,  when  thou  didst  raise  him 
from  the  dead,  and  make  him  sit  at  thine  own  right  hand  in 
heavenly  places. 

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290  SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES. 

We  pray  thee  to  raise  us  up  also,  and  make  us  sit  in  heaven- 
ly places  with  him. 

O  Thou,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  grant  us  to 
be  strengthened  with  might  by  thy  Spirit  inwardly ;  that 
Christ  may  dwell  in  our  hearts  by  faith ;  that,  being  rooted 
and  grounded  in  love,  we  may  be  able  to  understand  the 
breadth  and  length,  and  depth  and  height,  of  the  love  of 
Christ,  and  be  filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God. 

Help  us,  Heavenly  Father,  to  come,  in  the  unity  of  the  faith, 
arid  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God,  to  the  stature  of  a  per- 
fect man,  to  the  measure  of  the  fulness  of  Christ. 

Help  us  to  walk,  with  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with 
long-suffering,  forbearing  one  another  in  love  ;  endeavoring  to 
keep  the  unity  of  the  spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace  ;  to  put  away 
all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  evil-speaking,  with 
all  malice. 

3fay  we  be  kind  to  one  another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving  one 
another,  even  as  God,  in  Christ,  hath  forgiven  tis. 

May  we  be  followers  of  thee,  as  dear  children,  and  walk  in 
love,  as  Christ  has  loved  us  ;  redeeming  the  time ;  having  the 
fruit  of  the  spii'it  in  all  goodness  and  righteousness  and  truth ; 
speaking  to  ourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual 
songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  our  hearts  unto  the 
Lord. 

May  ive  give  thanks,  always,  for  all  things,  unto  God  our 
Father,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

Help  us  to  be  strong  in  thee  and  in  the  power  of  thy  might ; 
to  put  on  thy  whole  armor,  that  we  may  be  able  to  stand  in 
the  evil  day ;  girt  about  with  truth,  having  on  the  breastplate 
of  righteousness,  our  feet  shod  with  the  Gospel  of  peace,  tak- 
ing the  shield  of  faith,  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword 
of  the  spirit. 

Help)  us  to  pray  always,  with  all  prayer  and  supplication,  in 
the  spirit,  and  watch  thereunto  loith  all  supplication  and  perse- 
verance. 


SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES,  291 

May  peace  be  to  all  the  brethi'en,  and  love,  with  faith,  from 
God  our  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Grace  he  with  all  them  that  love  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in 
sincerity.     Amen. 


IV. 

[From  several  of  the  Epistles  or  Paul.] 

O  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  hast  loved  us,  and  hast 
given  us  everlasting  consolation  and  good  hope  through  grace, 
we  beseech  thee  to  comfort  our  hearts  and  to  estabhsh  us  in 
every  good  word  and  work. 

Hear  us,  0  God,  and  direct  our  hearts  into  thy  love  and  into 
the  iKitient  waiting  of  Christ. 

O  God,  our  Saviour,  who  wilt  have  all  men  to  be  saved, 
and  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  the  truth ;  and  hast  mani- 
fested thyself  to  us,  by  the  appearing  of  Jesus  Christ,  who 
hath  abolished  death  and  brought  life  and  immortality  to  light 
through  the  Gospel,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Give  to  us,  0  God,  the  sjnrit,  not  of  fear,  hut  of  "power,  and 
of  love,  and  of  a  sound  mind. 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  blessed  and  only  potentate ;  the  King 
of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords  ;  Avho  only  hast  immortality ;  dwell- 
ing in  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach  unto ;  whom  no 
man  hath  seen  nor  can  see ;  to  thee  be  honor  and  power  ever- 
lasting. 

We  give  thee  thanhs,  0  our  Father,  who  hast  made  us  meet 
to  he  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light. 

Thou  hast  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and 
hast  translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  thy  dear  Son,  in  whom 
we  have  redemption,  even  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins. 

May  we  therefore  fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  and  lay  hold 
on  eternal  life,  following  after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith, 
love,  patience,  and  meekness. 


292  SCKIPTURAL    LITANIES. 

"We  pray  thee  to  forgive  us,  0  God,  if  we  have  set  our  af- 
fections upon  tilings  below,  instead  of  things  above ;  if,  pro- 
fessing to  know  thee,  we  have  denied  thee  by  our  works ;  if 
through  the  love  of  money  we  have  fallen  into  temptation  and 
a  snare  ;  if  we  have  indulged  those  passions  which  war  against 
the  soul ;  or  if  we  have  done  anything  through  strife  or  vain- 
glory. 

Forgive  us,  tee  beseech  thee,  these  and  all  our  sins. 

May  we  work  out  our  salvation  with  fear  and  trembling, 
not  counting  ourselves  to  have  attained ;  may  we  forget  the 
things  which  are  behind,  and  reach  forth  unto  those  which 
are  before ;  approving  the  things  which  are  excellent,  being 
sincere  and  without  offence,  filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteous- 
ness, and  doing  all  things  without  murmuring  or  disputing. 

Grant  that  our  conversation  he  as  hecometh  the  Gospel  of 
Christ,  and  may  the  peace  of  God  ride  in  our  hearts. 

May  we  watch  and  be  sober ;  may  we  put  on  charity,  which 
is  the  perfect  bond ;  may  we  comfort  one  another,  and  edify 
one  another ;  not  returning  evil  for  evil,  but  following  ever  that 
which  is  good ;  may  we  rejoice  evermore,  pray  without  ceas- 
ing, and  in  everything  give  thanks ;  may  we  prove  all  things, 
hold  fast  that  which  is  good,  and  abstain  from  all  appearance 
of  evil. 

0  God  of  peace,  tve  pray  thee  to  sanctify  us  wholly. 

O  God,  if  thou  hast  not  appointed  us  unto  wrath,  but  to  ob- 
tain salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  preserve  our  spirit, 
soul,  and  body  blameless  unto  his  coming ;  and  the  grace  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  us  all,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 


SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES.  293 

V. 

[From  the  Epistles  of  Jajies  and  John.] 

O  God,  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is  no  variableness 
nor  shadow  of  turning ;  from  whom  cometh  down  every  good 
and  perfect  gift ;  we  ask  of  thee  wisdom,  who  givest  to  all  men 
liberally. 

We  would  ash,  0  God,  in  faith,  nothing  umvering  ;  believing 
that,  {five  draw  nigh  to  thee,  thou  xvilt  draio  nigh  to  us. 

O  Almighty  God,  who  canst  not  be  tempted  with  evil,  nei- 
ther canst  tempt  any  man ;  we  confess  that  we  are  drawn 
away  by  our  own  lusts  and  enticed ;  but  we  beseech  thee,  O 
our  Father,  who  art  very  pitiful  and  of  tender  mercy,  who 
dost  resist  the  proud,  but  givest  grace  to  the  humble,  to  hear 
the  prayer  of  faith  and  raise  us  up. 

If  we  have  committed  sins,  may  they  he  forgiven  us;  if  we 
have  known  to  do  good  and  done  it  not ;  if  ive  have  been  hear- 
ers of  the  word,  and  not  doers  also,  deceiving  our  oivn  selves  ; 
forgive  us,  0  God,  and  save  us. 

May  we  not  have  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  with  respect  of 
persons ;  may  we  not  despise  the  poor ;  may  we  not  have 
faith  without  works,  but  show  our  faith  by  our  works  ;  and, 
laying  aside  all  that  is  impure,  receive  with  meekness  the  in- 
grafted word,  which  is  able  to  save  our  souls. 

Help  us  to  look  into  the  perfect  lata  of  liberty,  and  contimie 
therein,  and  so  to  receive  the  crown  of  life  ivhich  the  Lord  has 
promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

Give  us.  Lord,  the  wisdom  from  above,  which  is  first  pure, 
then  peaceable,  gentle,  and  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of  mercy 
and  good  fruits,  without  partiality  and  without  hypocrisy. 

0  Thou,  who  art  light,  and  in  xohom  is  no  darhiess  cd  all, 
may  we  walk  in  the  light,  and  have  fellowship  with  thee. 

O  Thou,  who  art  love  ;  may  we  dwell  in  love,  and  so  dwell 
in  thee ;  may  our  love  be  made  perfect,  and  be  free  from  all 

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294  SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES. 

fear  ;  may  we  be  born  of  God,  and  overcome  the  world ;  may 
we  keep  thy  commandments,  and  love  thy  children. 

0  God,  grant  that  we  love  thee,  not  in  word  and  tongue,  hut 
in  deed  and  truth,  and  herehy  Tcnoiv  that  we  are  of  the  truth, 
and  assure  our  hearts  before  thee. 

May  we  not  love  the  world,  nor  the  things  which  are  in  the 
world ;  may  we  remember  that  the  world  passes  away,  with 
all  that  is  in  it ;  and  that,  if  we  love  the  world,  the  love  of  the 
Father  is  not  in  us. 

Grant  these  our  prayers.  Heavenly  Father,  we  beseech  thee, 
for  thine  infinite  mercy's  sake,  in  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


VI. 

[From  the  Epistles  of  Peter.] 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  according  to  his  abundant  mercy  hath  begotten  us  again 
unto  a  lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ ; 

To  an  inheritance  incorruj>tible,  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth 
not  away,  reserved  in  heaven  for  us. 

O  God,  our  Father,  who  hast  redeemed  us  by  the  precious 
blood  of  Christ,  and  taught  us  to  be  holy  as  thou  art  holy  ; 
and  who,  without  respect  of  persons,  judgest  every  man's  work  ; 

Help  tis,  we  pray  thee,  to  pass  the  time  of  our  sojourning 
here  in  fear, 

O  God,  the  Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  whom,  though  not  hav- 
ing seen,  we  love  ;  in  whom,  though  now  we  see  him  not,  be- 
lieving, we  rejoice ;  who  was  foreordained  before  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world,  but  was  manifest  in  these  last  times  ;  make 
us,  like  him,  holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation. 

Purify  our  soids  in  obeying  the  truth,  through  the  spirit,  unto 


SCRIPTURAL    LITANIES.  295 

unfeigned  love  of  the  brethren;  and  may  loe  love  one  another 
with  pure  hearts  fervently. 

O  Thou,  whose  eyes  are  over  the  righteous,  and  whose  ears 
are  open  to  their  prayers,  but  whose  face  is  against  them  that 
do  evil,  make  us  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion  one  of 
another,  loving  as  brethren,  not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  nor 
railing  for  railing,  but  contrariwise,  blessing. 

Adorn  us  ivith  the  hidden  man  of  the  heart,  with  that  lohich 
is  not  corruptible,  xoith  the  ornament  ofameeJc  and  quiet  spirit. 

Add  to  our  faith,  virtue ;  and  to  virtue,  knowledge ;  and  to 
knowledge,  temperance ;  and  to  temperance,  patience ;  and  to 
patience,  godliness ;  and  to  godliness,  brotherly  kindness  ;  and 
to  brotherly  kindness,  charity. 

3Iay  ive  all  become  a  holy  priesthood,  to  offer  up  spiritual 
sacrifices,  acceptable  to  God,  and  to  show  forth  the  praises  of 
him  ivho  hath  called  us  out  of  darkness  into  his  marvellous 
light. 

May  we  follow  him  who  has  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an 
example,  that  we  should  follow  in  his  steps,  and,  being  dead 
to  sin,  should  live  to  righteousness  ;  when  regaled,  may  we  not 
revile  again,  but  by  well-doing  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of 
foolish  men ;  may  we  refrain  our  tongue  from  evil,  and  our 
lips  that  they  speak  no  guile  ;  may  we  sanctify  the  Lord  God 
in  our  hearts,  so  that  all  may  be  ashamed  who  falsely  accuse 
our  good  conversation  in  Christ. 

Grcnit,  0  Lord,  that,  if  it  be  thy  icill,  we  may  suffer  for 
xoell-doing,  rather  than  for  evil-doing. 

May  the  time  past  of  our  lives  suffice  us  to  have  disobeyed 
thee  ;  for  the  time  to  come  may  we  be  sober  and  watch  unto 
prayer  ;  may  we  have  fervent  charity  among  ourselves  ;  that 
God  may  in  all  things  be  glorified  through  Jesus  Christ,  to 
whom  be  praise  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever. 

May  the  God  of  cdl  grace,  loho  hath  called  us  to  his  eternal 
glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after  that  we  have  suffered  for  a  while, 
make  us  perfect,  establish,  strengthen,  and  settle  us,  and  to  him 
he  glory  and  dominion  for  ever.     Amen. 


SPECIAL    PRAYERS. 


COLLECT  FOR  PEACE. 


OGOD,  who  art  tlie  author  of  peace  and  lover  of  concord,  in 
knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life,  whose  service  is 
perfect  freedom ;  defend  us  thy  humble  servants  in  all  assaults  of 
our  enemies  ;  that  we,  surely  trusting  in  thy  defence,  may  not  fear 
the  power  of  any  adversaries,  through  the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


MORNING   COLLECT  FOR   GRACE. 

OLORD  our  Heavenly  Father,  almighty  and  evei-lasting  God, 
who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day ;  defend 
us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty  power  ;  and  grant  that  this  day  we 
fall  into  no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all 
our  doings  may  be  ordered  by  thy  governance,  to  do  always  that 
which  is  righteous  in  thy  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


A  PRAYER  FOR  RULERS. 

OLORD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  high  and  mighty,  King  of  kings, 
Lord  of  lords,  who  dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwellers 
upon  the  earth ;  most  heartily  we  beseech  thee  with  thy  favor  to 
behold  the  President,  Vice-President,  and  Congress  of  the  United 
States,  and  so  replenish  them  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  they  may  always  incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way. 
Endue  them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts,  that  in  all  their  de- 
liberations they  may  be  enabled  to  promote  the  national  prosperity, 
and  to  secure  the  peace,  liberty,  and  safety  of  the  United  States 
throughout  all  generations.  This  we  humbly  ask  in  the  name  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SPECIAL  PRATERS.  297 


A  PRAYER  FOR  THE  CLERGY  AND  PEOPLE. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  wlio  art  the  autlior  of  every 
good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down  upon  all  ministers  of  the 
Gospel,  and  upon  all  congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the 
needful  spirit  of  thy  grace ;  and,  that  they  may  truly  please  thee, 
pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  thy  blessing.  Grant  this, 
O  Heavenly  Father,  for  thine  infinite  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


A  PRAYER  FOR  ALL  CONDITIONS  OF  MEN. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men,  that  thou 
wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways  known  unto  them,  thy  saving 
health  unto  all  nations.  ]\Iore  especially  we  pray  for  the  good  estate 
of  thy  holy  Church ;  that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy 
good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians  may 
be  led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit,  in 
the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finall}',  we  com- 
mend to  thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those  who  are  any  ways  afflicted 
or  distressed  in  mind,  body,  or  estate ;  that  it  may  please  thee  to 
comfort  and  relieve  them  according  to  their  several  necessities; 
giving  them  patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out 
of  all  their  afflictions ;  and  this  we  humbly  ask  as  disciples  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Ameii. 


A  GENERAL  THANKSGIVING. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we  thine  unworthy  ser- 
vants do  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy 
goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  us  and  to  all  men.  "We  bless  thee 
for  our  creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but 
above  all,  for  thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world 
by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope 


298  SPECIAL    PRAYERS. 

of  glory.  And  wo  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy 
mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and  that  we 
may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives, 
by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  in  whose  name  we  ascribe  unto  thee  all  honor  and  glory, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


A   CONCLUDING  PRAYER.* 

A  LIMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time  with  one 
-^  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications  unto  thee,  and  dost 
promise  that,  when  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  name, 
thou  wilt  grant  their  requests ;  fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and 
petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them,  grant- 
ing us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to 
come  life  everlastinn;.     Ainen. 


PRAYER  FOR  FORGIVENESS. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should 
turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live  ;  pardon  and  absolve  all  those 
who  truly  repent,  and  unfeignedly  beheve  the  holy  Gospel.  We 
beseech  thee  to  grant  us  true  repentance,  and  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that 
those  things  may  please  thee  which  we  do  at  this  present,  and  that 
the  rest  of  our  life  hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy  ;  so  that  at  the 
last  we  may  come  to  tliine  eternal  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


*  Known  as  the  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 


SPECIAL   PKAYEKS.  299 


ANOTHER. 

Q  ALMIGHTY  God,  and  most  merciful  Father,  unto  whom  aU 
^  hearts  are   open,  and   from  whom  no   secrets  are   hid,   with 
simplicity  and  godly  sincerity  would  we  seek  thee,  confessinc^  our 
unthankfulness,  and  our  manifold  offences.     We  deplore  the  sins 
which  we  have  at  any  time  committed,  in  thought  or  affection,  in 
word  or  deed,  against  each  other  and  against  thee.     And  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  through  thy  mercy  declared  unto  us  by  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  to  look  graciously  upon  us,  and  forgive  us,  and  assist 
us  to  lay  aside  every  weight,  and  the  sins  which  so  easily  beset  us  • 
to   mortify  our  evU   and   corrupt  affections,  and   to   subdue   our 
thoughts  and  desires  to  the  obedience  of  the  Gospel.    May  we  be 
convinced,  O  God,  that  till  we  know  thee,  we  know  nothincx  ari<vht; 
that  without  thee,  we  have  nothing  of  any  worth;  and  in°wander- 
mg  from  thee,  we  leave  aU  that  is  truly  good.     Let  us  cast  ourselves 
mto  the  arms  of  thy  mercy,  and  offer  thee  our  whole  bein-,  our 
bodies  and  our  souls,  that  they  may  be  thy  temple  for  ever.  °  And 
wilt  thou  take  us,  O  Lord,  entirely  into  thy  hands,  with  aU  that  we 
have,  and  let  nothing  henceforward,  either  in  life  or  death,  ever 
separate  us  from  thee  any  more.     Amen. 


INTERCESSION  FOR  FRIENDS. 

A  LMGHTY  God,  fountain  of  all  goodness  and  all  excellency, 
-^^  extend  thine  abundant  favor  and  Lving-kindness  to  our  friends' 
Reward  them  for  all  the  good  which  from  thy  merciful  providence 
they  have  conveyed  unto  us.  Let  the  light  of  thy  countenance  shine 
upon  them,  and  never  let  them  come  into  any  affliction  or  sadness, 
but  such  as  may  be  an  instrument  of  thy  glory,  and  their  eternal 
comfort.  Forgive  them  all  their  sins.  Preserve  them  from  spiritual 
dangers.  Give  supply  to  all  their  needs,  guarding  their  persons 
sanctifying  theii<  hearts,  and  leading  them  in  the  way  of  rlghteous- 
uess,  by  the  waters  of  comfort,  to  the  land  of  eternal  rest  and  ^lory. 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen.  ° 


300  SPECIAL    PRATERS. 

JN  BEREAVEMENT. 

SANCTIFY  to  tliy  servants,  O  God,  the  loss  of  one  of  our  number 
by  death.  Look  with  pity  upon  our  sorrows  ;  and  grant  that  the 
affliction  which  it  has  pleased  thee  to  bring  upon  us  may  awaken 
our  consciences,  and  soften  our  hearts,  and  impress  upon  us  such 
convictions  of  thy  holiness  and  power,  that  we  may  place  in  thee 
our  only  felicity,  and  strive  to  please  thee  in  all  our  ways.  And 
give  us  grace  constantly  to  look  forward  to  that  life  which  is  beyond 
death,  and  over  which  death  has  no  power,  revealed  to  us  by  thy 
dear  Son  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


FOR   THE    CHRISTIAN   I^HNISTRY. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  Heavenly  Father,  who,  of  thine  infinite 
love  and  goodness  towards  us,  hast  given  to  us  thy  only  and 
most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  our  Redeemer,  and  the 
author  of  everlasting  life ;  who,  after  he  had  made  perfect  our  re- 
demption by  his  death,  and  was  ascended  into  heaven,  sent  abroad 
into  the  world  his  Apostles,  Prophets,  Evangehsts,  Teachers,  and 
Pastors ;  by  whose  labor  and  ministry  he  gathered  together  a  great 
flock  in  all  the  parts  of  the  world,  to  set  forth  the  eternal  praise  of 
thy  holy  name :  for  these  so  great  benefits  of  thy  eternal  goodness, 
and  for  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  many  of  thy  servants  to  the 
same  office  and  ministry  appointed  for  the  salvation  of  mankind, 
we  render  unto  thee  most  hearty  thanks,  we  praise  and  worship 
thee ;  and  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  by  the  same  thy  blessed  Son, 
to  grant  unto  all,  which  either  here  or  elsewhere  call  upon  thy  holy 
name,  that  we  may  continue  to  show  ourselves  thankful  luito  thee 
for  these  and  all  other  thy  benefits ;  and  that  we  may  daily  increase 
and  go  forward  in  the  knowledge  and  faith  of  thee  and  thy  Son,  by 
the  Holy  Spirit.  So  that  as  well  by  those  thy  ministers,  as  by  them 
over  whom  they  are  ajipointed,  thy  holy  name  may  be  for  ever 
glorified,  and  thy  blessed  kingdom  enlarged ;  through  the  same 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  livcth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,  world  without  end.    Amen. 


SPECIAL  PRATERS.  301 


FOR  THE  CLOSE  OF  THE  YEAR. 

OTHOU  in  whose  sight  a  thousand  years  are  but  as  a  clay,  all 
things  on  earth  arc  passing  away,  but  thou  rcmainest  one  and 
the  same,  and  to  thy  years  there  is  no  end.  Thy  providence  has 
brought  us  to  the  close  of  another  mortal  }'ear,  and  we  would  raise 
our  thoughts  above  the  flight  of  time,  to  the  eternity  in  which  thou 
dwellest,  and  to  those  things  which  know  no  change,  but  from  glory 
to  glory. 

Merciful  God !  open  our  hearts  to  hear  the  awful  voice  of  the 
departing  year.  Bring  home  to  us  a  sense  of  our  mortahty.  And 
teach  us  so  to  number  our  days  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts,  with 
all  diligence,  to  the  search  after  wisdom.  Make  the  point  of  time 
at  which  we  now  stand  a  gate  of  heaven.  Bless  to  our  sanctification 
the  solemn  lessons  of  the  past.  Inspire  our  hearts,  O  God,  with  the 
life  of  faith,  that  we  may  obtain  a  lasting  dominion  over  the  evil 
that  is  in  the  world  and  in  ourselves.  Daily,  hourly,  may  we  watch 
and  pray  lest  we  fall  into  temjitation. 

O  that  it  may  be  given  us,  in  thy  grace,  to  walk  henceforth  as 
bccomcth  our  great  vocation,  as  the  children  of  God  and  the  friends 
of  Jesus.  Through  whom  unto  thee,  O  Father  everlasting,  be  all 
praise  and  glory,  now  and  for  ever.     A7nen. 


FOR  A  NEW  YEAR. 

BLESSED  be  God,  who  has  brought  us  safe  to  the  beginning  of 
another  year.  Make  us  sensible,  O  thou  eternal  and  holy  One, 
how  short  and  uncertain  is  our  mortal  life.  Pardon  our  misspent 
time,  and  make  us  henceforth  careful  to  redeem  it.  Grant  that  we 
may  begin  this  new  year  with  new  resolutions  of  serving  thee  more 
faithfully.  INIake  us  wise  imto  salvation  ;  that  we  may  consider  in 
this  our  day  the  things  that  belong  to  our  peace ;  and  that  we  may 
pass  the  time  of  our  sojourning  hei'e  in  thy  fear  and  love  ;  and  be 
ready  to  depart  hence,  whenever  thou  shalt  say  unto  us.  Return,  ye 
children  of  men.  And  this  we  ask  in  the  holy  name  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

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302  SPECIAL    PRATERS. 


FOR  SUNDAY  EVENING. 

GLORY  be  to  thy  name  for  tlie  especial  blessings  •vvliicli  this 
sacred  day  has  brought  to  us.  Pardon  us,  if  in  any  manner 
Ave  have  abused  its  privileges.  Cause  the  truths  which  we  have 
heard  to  sink  deep  into  our  hearts,  and  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruits 
of  a  holy  and  religous  life,  a  peaceful  and  blessed  death,  and  a  glo- 
rious resurrection.  These,  and  all  our  prayers,  would  we  humbly 
offer  unto  thee,  O  Father  of  Infinite  Mercy,  through  the  most  gra- 
cious and  glorious  mediation  and  intercession  of  our  Redeemer,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  for  ever  at  thy  right  hand.     Amen. 


ANOTHER. 


B 


LESSED  be  God,  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
'  Christ,  who  hath  vouchsafed  to  us  the  rest  and  the  instruction  of 
this  Christian  Sabbath.  Blessed  be  God  for  the  means  of  hapjiiness 
and  improvement  which  have  been  offered  this  day  to  us  and  our 
fellow-Chiistians.  Make  us  mindful,  we  pray  thee,  of  our  duty  ; 
that  as  we  often  hear  how  we  ought  to  walk  and  to  please  God,  we 
may  continue  to  do  so  unto  our  lives'  end.  And  wilt  thou  ever 
keep,  defend,  and  bless  us,  and  all  thy  children  throughout  the 
world,  bringing  us  safely,  by  thy  mighty  power  and  grace,  into  the 
Sabbath  which  hath  no  end,  and  into  the  temple  from  which  thy 
people  go  no  more  out,  that  we  may  there  worship  and  glorify  thee 
for  ever,  through  him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  the  Son 
of  thy  perfect  love,  our  Saviour  and  Lord.     Amen. 


AN  EVENING  PRAYER. 


0 


MERCIFUL  God !  Eternal  Light,  shining  in  darkness !  Thou 
who  dispellest  the  night  of  sin,  and  all  blindness  of  heart! 
since  thou  hast  appointed  the  night  for  rest,  and  the  day  for  labor, 
we  beseech  thee,  grant  that  our  bodies  may  rest  in  peace  and  quiet- 


SPECIAL    PRAYERS.  303 

ness,  that  afterward  they  may  be  able  to  endure  the  labor  they  must 
bear.  Temper  our  sleep,  that  it  be  not  disorderly,  that  we  may 
remain  spotless  both  in  body  and  soul ;  yea,  that  our  sleep  itself  may 
be  to  thy  glory.  Enlighten  the  eyes  of  our  understanding,  that  we 
may  not  sleep  in  death ;  but  always  look  for  deliverance  from  this 
misery.  Defend  us  against  all  assaults  of  the  devil,  and  take  us  into 
thine  holy  protection.  And,  although  we  have  not  passed  this  day 
without  greatly  sinning  against  thee,  we  beseech  thee  to  hide  our 
sins  with  thy  mercy,  as  thou  hidest  all  things  on  earth  -with  the  dark- 
ness of  the  night,  that  we  may  not  be  cast  out  from  thy  presence. 
Eelieve  and  comfort  all  those  who  are  afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind, 
body,  or  estate.     Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Consider  and  hear  us,  O  Lord  ;  lighten  our  eyes,  lest  we  sleep  the 
sleep  of  death. 

We  loill  hotli  kvj  us  down  in  peace  and  sleep ;  for  thou,  Lord,  only 
malcest  us  to  dwell  in  safety.     Amen. 


SENTENCES    OF    BENEDICTION. 


I. 


0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  !  have  mercy  upon  us  ! 
0  Lord,  save  tliy people  and  bless  thine  heritage/ 
The  Lord  will  bless  his  people  with  peace  !     Amen. 

IL 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound  !  They 
shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance ! 

0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in 
thee  ! 

The  Lord  lift  up  the  light  of  his  countenance  upon  you, 
and  give  you  peace  !     Amen. 

III. 

Now  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power  that 
worketh  in  us ; 

Unto  Him  he  glory  in  the  Church,  hy  Christ  Jesus,  through- 
out all  ages,  world  toithoid  end. 

Blessing,  and  glory,  and  honor  be  unto  our  God  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 


SENTENCES    OF   BENEDICTION.  305 

IV. 

Great  and  marvellous  are  thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty, 
just  and  true  are  all  thy  ways,  thou  King  of  saints. 

Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  0  Lord,  and  glorify  thy  name  ?  for 
thou  only  art  holy :  for  all  nations  shall  come  and  worship 
before  thee. 

Salvation  to  our  God,  who  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto 
the  Lamb.     Amen. 


V. 


Now  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation  grant  you  to  be 
like-minded  one  towards  anothei",  according  to  Christ  Jesus. 

By  this  shall  all  men  knoio  that  ice  are  his  discijyles,  ifive 
have  love  one  to  another. 

And  the  Lord  make  you  to  increase  and  abound  in  love  one 
towards  another,  and  towards  all  men.  To  the  end  he  may 
stablish  your  hearts  unblamable  in  holiness  before  God,  even 
our  Father,  at  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  with  all 
his  saints.     Amen. 


VI. 


Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  Him  which  is,  and 
which  was,  and  which  is  to  come ;  and  from  the  seven  spirits 
which  are  before  his  throne  ; 

And  from  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithfid  witness,  and  the 
frst-hegotten  of  the  dead,  and  the  Prince  of  the  lings  of  the 
earth,  and  icho  hath  made  us  kings  and  pi'iests  unto  God  and 
his  Father  ; 

To  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


306  SEXTEXCES    OF    BENEDICTIOX. 

VII. 

Glory  be  to  God,  who  hath  saved  us,  and  called  us  with  a 
holy  calling,  not  according  to  our  works,  but  according  to  his 
own  purpose  and  grace,  which  was  given  us  m  Christ  Jesus 
before  the  world  began  ; 

But  is  now  made  manifest  by  the  appearing  of  our  Sav- 
iour Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  abolished  death,  and  hath  brought 
life  and  immoiiality  to  light  through  the  Gospel. 

Grace  be  with  you  !     Amen. 

vm. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  according  to  his  abundant  mercy  hath  begotten  us  again 
unto  a  lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  from  the 
dead. 

When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  appear,  then  may  ice 
also  appear  with  him  in  glory  ! 

Which  he  shall  show  who  is  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate  ; 
the  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ;  who  only  hath  immor- 
tality, dweUing  in  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach  unto: 
whom  no  man  hath  seen  nor  can  see :  to  whom  be  honor  and 
power  everlasting.     Amen. 

IX. 

Grace  be  whh  all  them  that  love  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in 
sincerity. 

In  whom  we  have  redemption,  through  his  blood,  even  the 
forgiveness  of  sins. 

Now  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  himself,  and  God,  even  our 
Father,  which  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given  us  everlasting 
consolation  and  good  hope  through  grace,  comfort  your  hearts 
and  stablish  you  in  every  good  word  and  work.     Amen. 


SENTEXCES  OF  BENEDICTION.  307 

X. 

Now  the  God  of  hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  be- 
lieving, that  ye  may  abound  in  hope,  through  the  power  of 
the  Holy  Spirit. 

Behold  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  he  will 
divell  loith  them,  and  they  shall  he  his  people,  and  God  himself 
shall  he  with  them  and  he  their  God. 

And  iu  him  shall  all  the  families  of  the  eai'th  be  blessed. 
Amen. 

XL 

Open,  O  Lord,  the  gates  of  righteousness,  that  the  right- 
eous may  enter  in  ! 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  commandments,  that  they  may 
have  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may  enter  in  throiiyh  the  gates 
into  the  city. 

Glory  be  to  him  that  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  to 
him  that  is  holy,  to  him  that  is  true,  to  him  that  openeth  and 
no  man  shutteth,  and  shutteth  and  no  man  openeth,  that  liveth, 
and  was  dead,  and  is  alive  for  evermore  !     Amen. 

XIL 

The  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you  :  the  Lord  make  his 
face  to  shine  upon  you  and  be  gracious  unto  you. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  sloio  to  anger  and  plen- 
teous in  mercy. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all.    Amen. 

XIIL 

Now  the  Lord  of  peace  himself  give  you  peace  by  all 
means. 

TJie  Lord  deliver  us  from  every  evil  xvorh,  and  preserve  us 
unto  his  heavenly  kingdom,  to  ichom  he  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

The  Lord  be  with  you  all !     Amen. 


308  SENTENCES    OF    BENEDICTION. 


XIV. 

Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the  dead 
our  Lord  Jesus,  that  Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 
the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  make  you  perfect  in 
every  good  work  to  do  his  will. 

And  there  shall  be  one  Fold  and  one  Shepherd. 

Glory  be  to  God  in  the  highest !  on  earth  peace,  good- 
will to  men !     Amen. 


XV. 

The  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal 
glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after  that  ye  have  suffered  awhile, 
make  you  perfect,  stablish,  strengthen,  settle  you. 

To  Mm  he  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever. 

Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  foiling,  and  to 
present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his  glory  with  ex- 
ceeding joy,  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Saviour,  be  glory  and 
majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever.     Amen. 


THE    END. 


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